Uniforms, Police and Fire Accessories (CW)

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida, located in Pinellas County, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Police and Fire Accessories through Invitation for Bid (IFB-24-022), which is an as-needed procurement opportunity. The solicitation encompasses a comprehensive list of 124 line items including badges, holders, belts, holsters, insignias, and various police and fire department personnel accessories. The initial contract term will be thirty-six months from the date of contract execution, with potential renewal options for an equivalent period. Vendors must be registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, and comply with E-Verify and nondiscrimination policies. Key procurement dates include a question deadline of November 14, 2023, and bid responses due by November 21, 2023, at 3:00 pm, with bids to be submitted electronically through the city's online procurement portal. The city will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor, reserving the right to accept or reject any part of the bid and potentially award on a split-order or individual item basis.

The procurement opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must meet specific insurance requirements, including commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, commercial automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance as mandated by Florida law. The city anticipates approximately $40,000 in annual purchases, though this estimate may vary, and the total contract value will be determined through the individual purchase orders issued throughout the contract term. The agreement establishes that the City of St. Petersburg is not obligated to exclusively purchase from the awarded vendor and retains the right to contract with other suppliers. Pricing will include firm unit prices for the initial twelve-month period, with potential price adjustments after the first year through a formal written process requiring justification and supporting documentation. The city's funding is subject to annual budgetary appropriations, and payments will be made in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.