SERT Supplies

The City of St. Petersburg's Police Department is seeking a one-time procurement of specialized Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) supplies through a competitive quotation process. The solicitation (REQ-24-131) requires vendors to provide an extensive array of tactical equipment, including 30 40mm Skat Shell Smoke, 20 40mm Skat Shell OC, 20 Spede Heat OC, 16 OR 40mm Signaling Munitions, and various other defensive munitions and tactical supplies. Vendors must have been in business providing these goods for a minimum of three years and are required to submit detailed, itemized quotations with specific line-item pricing, including quantity, unit of measure, description, unit price, and total pricing. The procurement timeline is tightly structured, with questions due by April 18, 2024, and final responses required by April 24, 2024, at 3:00 pm, to be submitted electronically through the city's online procurement portal. The City will evaluate quotes based on the most advantageous offering, considering pricing and compliance with all specified requirements, including nondiscrimination policies, environmental purchasing guidelines, and insurance specifications.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements are clearly defined, mandating $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation as required by Florida law. One incumbent vendor, Lou's Police Distributors, Inc., has already submitted a quotation totaling $12,288.74 under Florida State Contract #4600000-21-STC, which provides context for potential pricing and vendor capabilities. The City retains significant flexibility in the procurement, including the right to terminate the purchase order with 30 days' notice and to contract with multiple vendors if deemed in its best interest. The procurement is a single event with no specified renewal options, and funding is subject to annual budget appropriations, with the City only obligated to pay from legally available funds after essential city services have been budgeted. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the quoted amount from Lou's Police Distributors suggests the total procurement value is likely around $12,000-$15,000.