Uniforms and Equipment

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County Purchasing Division is requesting bids for uniforms and equipment for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and questions due August 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The procurement carries MBE, WBE, VBE, and DOBE participation targets of 15%, 8%, 3%, and 1% respectively, or demonstration of good faith efforts toward these goals.

The scope encompasses 133 line items spanning uniform apparel (shirts, pants, jackets, insignia) in specified styles and colors from manufacturers including Elbeco, Blauer, Horace Small, 5.11, and First Tactical; and tactical equipment and accessories (holsters, belts, tactical gear, flashlights) from suppliers such as Safariland, Boston Leather, Bianchi, and Streamlight. Estimated quantities range from 5 to 800 units per item. All pricing must be submitted in United States dollars with delivery FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with no additional fuel, delivery, or surcharge fees permitted. Bidders must provide catalog pricing and percentage discounts off manufacturer's list prices for non-quoted items for potential future orders during the contract term. The contractor must extend pricing to individual IMPD employees with valid identification and maintain backup inventory with complete tailoring services available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at a Marion County location.

The contract term is two years from execution, with renewal options available by mutual agreement provided renewal periods do not exceed the original term. The City reserves the right to split awards among multiple vendors and may terminate for cause or convenience with ten days' written notice. No bid bonds or performance bonds are required. Bidders must submit a U.S. Manufactured Products Preference Certification, Bid Acknowledgement Form, Affidavit of Non-Collusion, MBE-WBE-VBE-DOBE certification, nepotism declaration, Exception Sheet, and manufacturer literature. Hard copy bids must be delivered to Room 1522 of the City County Building by 9:30 a.m., with late submissions accepted until 10:00 a.m. in Room 1560.