Sheriff's Department Red Dot Sights

Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is issuing Bid #2026009 for the procurement of approximately 200 Vortex Defender-ST Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dot Sights, a fully enclosed tactical optic designed for use on pistols, shotguns, and carbines. The specification requires the Defender-ST model featuring a 3 MOA red dot with 32 MOA circle, CR2032 battery with supplemental solar charging, unlimited eye relief, 1x magnification, weighing 1.62 ounces, and constructed of durable 7075 aluminum with waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof capabilities. The complete package must include a Picatinny mount, custom tool, rubber cover, mounting screw sets, battery, lens cloth, Glock MOS adapter plate, and extended Torx T-10 bit, with all deliverables to be provided on an F.O.B. destination basis with prepaid transportation. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Waukesha County Bonfire Purchasing Portal by March 31, 2026, at 10:30 AM CDT/CST, with all pricing and conditions remaining firm for ninety calendar days from the opening date. Bidders are required to request any clarifications or modifications in writing at least five working days prior to bid opening, and award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder who fully complies with all specifications and delivery requirements. Pricing must exclude federal excise and Wisconsin sales tax, as Waukesha County is tax-exempt, and bidders must provide best cash discount information for payments made thirty days following receipt and acceptance of goods. The contract officer is Meghan Hennig, reachable at (262) 896-8035, and the purchasing division phone number is (262) 548-7888.

Bidders must be authorized distributors for the specified Vortex product and provide complete manufacturer warranty documentation as a condition of award eligibility. Foreign corporations, nonstock corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, cooperative associations, and limited liability partnerships must register with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions within ten business days of award and prior to contract execution to be eligible for consideration. The county prefers payment via P-Card (VISA), requiring vendors to include all associated processing fees in their pricing and indicate processing timelines, with alternative payment available within thirty days of goods receipt and invoice submission. Prior to award, Waukesha County reserves the right to require proof of financial stability and experience with similar obligations, and the contract is contingent upon the Waukesha County Board appropriating necessary funds. The initial contract period is subject to two optional one-year extensions exercisable within sixty days of contract expiration if mutually agreeable, and the Purchasing Division reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award separately or in the aggregate, and order within ten percent more or less of bid quantities. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the bid documents provided.