Shocking GLOVES and E-Bands for North Central Regional Jail

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the North Central Regional Jail & Correctional Facility located in Greenwood, West Virginia, is soliciting offers for a one-time sole source procurement of specialized law enforcement equipment and training services. The procurement seeks to acquire shocking gloves (one large and one extra large unit with SD card capability), E-Bands for both leg and arm use, and a Level 1 Instructor Certification course consisting of a 3-hour training program. This specialized equipment procurement bypasses competitive bidding procedures, as the procuring agency has determined that only one supplier can meet the specific technical requirements for these law enforcement tools. The solicitation was issued on November 17, 2022, with an offer closing date of December 2, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Kari B Lipscomb of the Department of Administration Purchasing Division at (304) 873-1384. The goods are to be delivered to and invoiced at 1 Lois Lane, Greenwood, West Virginia 26415, and the procurement is categorized under commodity codes 46151600 for the gloves and E-Bands and 46200000 for the Level 1 Instructor Certification training services.

Documentation for this procurement includes a comprehensive Terms and Conditions document establishing the legal framework, contractor responsibilities, performance expectations, and compliance requirements governing the contract relationship. A Purchasing Affidavit has been submitted to certify adherence to West Virginia procurement laws and regulations, ensuring transparency and legal compliance in the procurement process. The solicitation documents do not specify pricing information, including unit prices or total contract value, nor do they identify an incumbent vendor or current contractor for these services. As a sole source determination, this procurement does not include set-asides for small businesses, disadvantaged enterprises, or minority-owned entities. Potential vendors must comply with all applicable state and federal regulations and insurance and bonding requirements as outlined in the Terms and Conditions document, and they should be prepared to provide the specialized equipment and training services in accordance with the scope of work and performance standards established by the North Central Regional Jail & Correctional Facility.