Supply & deliver new rifle sight systems

The City of Visalia is conducting a Request for Bid (RFB) No. 24-25-01 for the procurement of new rifle sight systems for the Visalia Police Department, located in Tulare County, California. The specific procurement includes 180 ROMEO4H 1X20 MM Closed Red Dot Sights and 142 Streamlight PROTAC Rail Mount 1 Long Gun Lights for patrol rifles. The bid is supported by the 2023-2024 Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) program funds, with a budgeted amount of approximately $72,000. Bids are due on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with advertisement dates of December 6 and 11, 2024. The evaluation criteria focus on responsiveness and responsibility, with the contract to be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder determined by the lowest total bid amount. Bidders must complete the provided bid form, which includes unit pricing for sights, lights, shipping, and an 8.5% sales tax. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the actual quantities ordered based on available grant funding.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this bid. The procurement does not mention any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. The City maintains flexibility in the final purchase quantities while ensuring comprehensive coverage of the required rifle sight systems. The technical specifications for the sights and lights include detailed requirements such as battery type, illumination settings, and mounting options. The total project budget is approximately $72,000, with potential variations depending on grant funding availability. Vendors are required to bid on all items (both sights and lights) as specified in the RFB document, with no option for partial bidding. The procurement is specifically designed to enhance the equipment capabilities of the Visalia Police Department's patrol rifle units.