Sterling Heights Police Department Pistol Red Dot Sights

The City of Sterling Heights, Michigan, is seeking sealed bids for the Police Department's Pistol Red Dot Sights through Invitation to Bid (ITB-SH24-029). The procurement specifically targets three Trijicon products: an Adjustable Red Dot Sight RMR Type 2, RMR/SRO Mounting Kits for Glock MOS, and a Bright and Tough Suppressor Night Sight Set for Glock Standard Frame. The estimated annual purchase quantity ranges between 1 and 20 units, with a strict no-substitution policy. Bids must be electronically submitted through the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) website by October 22, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., with a required delivery timeline of 45 calendar days from order receipt. Bidders are required to provide unit pricing for both Year One and an optional Year Two, and must complete mandatory forms including a Cooperative Agreement, Hold Harmless and Indemnity, and Non-Iran Linked Business Certification. Evaluation criteria include submission of at least three references from similar contracts within the past three years, and all prices must remain firm for 12 months from the bid award date.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The City reserves multiple rights, including awarding bids by individual items or the entire list, rejecting any or all bids, and extending the contract to the MITN Purchasing Cooperative under the same terms. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the bid allows for potential cooperative purchasing arrangements. Prices are set as F.O.B. Destination, with the City expecting competitive pricing to maximize purchasing power. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement suggests an anticipated investment in upgrading police department firearm sighting equipment. The contract appears structured to provide flexibility for the City, with potential for a two-year procurement cycle and the option to purchase between 1 and 20 units annually, indicating a moderate-scale technology upgrade for the Sterling Heights Police Department's equipment.