Safety Wear

Collin County Law Enforcement is requesting bids on safety wear and protective equipment under IFB 2026-318, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST and a question submission deadline of July 23, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications.

The scope covers tactical carriers, ballistic vests, gas masks, helmets, armor plates, and communication equipment across 103 firm fixed-price line items from manufacturers including Angel Armor, Avon Protection Systems, Safariland, and Point Blank Enterprises. The county also requests percentage discounts off current published catalog prices for items not specifically listed, with the discount applied to the lowest bidder in each category. The estimated annual quantity is 1,863 safety wear items with an estimated annual contract value of $216,000.

The contract term is twelve months effective from award or expiration of the current contract, with options for two additional one-year renewal periods at the county's discretion. All delivery and freight charges are included in the bid price with FOB delivery to county-designated locations. Price reductions may be requested at the twelve- and twenty-four-month anniversaries with ninety days' notice and supporting documentation.

Bidders must submit completed W-9 forms and a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176, filed no later than seven business days after becoming aware of facts requiring disclosure. A Recycled Material Content Questionnaire and Affidavit is required; suppliers must document recovered material content per the EPA's Consolidated Recovered Materials Advisory Notice and consent to county audits to verify compliance, with thirty-day notice required for any changes to recycled content.

Commercial General Liability insurance with a $2,000,000 aggregate, Workers Compensation insurance, and Commercial Automobile Liability coverage are required. Performance or payment bonds may be required depending on contract value thresholds. Funding derives from the Collin County budget and may include federal, state, or private grant funds; contractors must comply with all applicable grant compliance mandates and federal procurement regulations. The county is exempt from sales tax and federal excise tax. Sealed bids are submitted to the Purchasing Agent at 2300 Bloomdale Road, Suite 3160, McKinney, Texas 75071, or through the OpenGov eProcurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collincountytx. Contact Jingna Lyu in the Purchasing Office for inquiries.