Tactical Backpacks

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County Purchasing Division is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ-15IFD-578) for the procurement of tactical backpacks through a competitive sealed bid process. The procurement seeks quotations for 100 units of Mystery Ranch Tactical Back Pack SC 34 backpacks in black, large size (UPC: 888564230169), to be furnished and delivered to Indiana Task Force 1 in Marion County, Indiana. Vendors must submit hard copy quotes by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, with a question submission deadline of February 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Quotes should be submitted to the City County Purchasing Division, 200 E. Washington Street, Room 1522, Indianapolis, IN 46204. No bidders' conferences or site visits are scheduled. The contractor selected must deliver all units within 30 calendar days of valid purchase order receipt during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, with delivery defined as FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with freight charges included in the unit pricing. Successful bidders must provide required documentation including U.S. Manufactured Products Preference Certification, Bid Acknowledgement Form, Affidavit of Non-Collusion, MBE-WBE-VBE-DOBE certification, Nepotism certification, manufacturer literature, warranty statements, and an Exception Sheet. All quotes must remain firm for 90 days from the date of opening and throughout the contract term. The City reserves the right to split awards among multiple vendors if deemed advantageous.

The contract includes diversity participation requirements with targeted goals of 15 percent for minority business enterprises (MBE) and 8 percent for women business enterprises (WBE). No bid bonds or performance bonds are required for this contract. The selected vendor must maintain Product Liability-Completed Operations insurance coverage of $1,000,000 and Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with the City designated as an additional insured. The vendor is requested to agree to extend pricing to Indiana political subdivisions and provide quarterly reports on participating subdivisions and purchases. The contract may be renewed under the same terms and conditions in accordance with Indiana Code 5-22-17-4, provided the renewal term does not exceed the original contract term. The resulting supply agreement will establish fixed per-unit prices in Attachment B, with compensation determined by the number of units ordered and payment due within 30 days of invoice receipt. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with ten calendar days' written notice or for cause, including nonperformance or insolvency.