Body Armor
| Agency: | City of Laconia |
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| State: | New Hampshire |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Opps ID: | NBD15857131751321731 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Due Date: | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Solicitation No: | 24-01-05 |
| Source: | Members Only |
| Bid Number: |
24-01-05
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| Bid Title: |
Body Armor
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| Category: | Bids, RFP's and RFQ's |
| Status: | Open |
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THE CITY OF LACONIA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
REQUEST FOR BID
RFB No. 24-01-05
Body Armor
Due 2:00PM – February 15, 2024
City of Laconia
Purchasing Office
45 Beacon Street East
Laconia, NH 03246
Date:
Bid#:
Bid Due Date:
Bid Due By (Opening):
01/29/2024
24-01-05
02/15/2024
2:00pm
Please direct any questions regarding this Bid Conditions to: Gina Roy at 603-524-3877 or by email to groy@laconianh.gov
BID INVITATION FOR: Body Armor
Unless specifically amended or deleted, by the Purchasing Office, the following General Terms and Conditions apply to this Bid and any resulting
Purchase Order or Contract.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONITIONS:
BIDS. Bids must be received at the Purchasing Office before the date
and time specified for the opening. Bids must be submitted on this
bid form or exact copies and must be typed or clearly printed in ink.
Corrections must be initialed. Bids are to be made less Federal Excise
Tax and no charge for handling unless required by law. Bids will be
made available to the public after the time of award. Bid results will
be given by mail only if requested in writing and accompanied by a
self addressed, stamped business size envelope.
SPECIFICATIONS. Vendors must submit on items as specified.
Any changes in specifications must be noted on the “Specifications
Exception Form”. Vendors shall be notified in writing if any changes
to the specifications are made.
PERSONAL LIABILITY. The responding vendor agrees that in the
preparation of this bid or the execution of any resulting contract or
order, representatives of the City of Laconia shall incur no liability of
any kind.
PROOF OF COMPLIANCE. The responding vendor may be
required to supply proof of compliance with bid/proposal
specifications. When requested, the responding vendor must
immediately supply the Purchasing Office with certified test results
or certificates of compliance. Where none are available, the City of
Laconia may require independent laboratory testing. All costs for
such testing, certified test results or certificates of compliance shall
be the responsibility of the responding vendor.
AWARD. The award will be made to the responsible vendor
submitting a conforming Bid meeting specifications at the lowest cost
unless other criteria are noted in the Request for Bid. Unless
otherwise noted, the award may be made by individual items. If there
is a discrepancy between the unit price and the extension, the unit
price will prevail. When identical low bids are received the award
will be made to the local vendor. If identical low bids are received by
local vendors, or non-local vendors, the award will be determined by
the toss of a coin. Discounts will not be considered in making award
but may be offered on the invoice for earlier payment and will be
applicable on the date of completion of delivery or receipt of invoice,
whichever is later.
ASSIGNMENT PROVISION. The responding vendor hereby
agrees to assign all causes of action that it may acquire under the
antitrust laws of New Hampshire and the United States as the result
of conspiracies, combinations, or contracts in restraint of trade which
materially affect the price of goods or services obtained by the city
under this contract if so requested by the City of Laconia.
FORM OF CONTRACT. The terms and conditions set forth in any
additional Terms and Conditions by the Purchasing Office are part of
the bid and will apply to any contract awarded to the responding
vendor unless specific exceptions are taken and accepted and will
prevail over any contrary provisions in Terms and Conditions
submitted by the responding vendor.
OFFER. The undersigned hereby offers to sell to the City of Laconia
the commodities or services indicated in the following page(s) of this
Bid at the price(s) quoted in complete accordance with all conditions
of this Bid.
Company Name: ____________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
____________________________________________
Phone#: ____________________E-mail#: ________________
CITY’S OPTIONS. The City of Laconia reserves the right to reject
or accept all or any part of any bid, to determine what constitutes a
conforming bid, to award the bid solely as it deems to be in the best
interest of the City, and to waive irregularities that it considers not
material to the bid.
PUBLIC INFORMATION. The responding vendor hereby
acknowledges that all information relating to this bid and any
resulting order (including but not limited to fees, contracts,
agreements, and prices) are subject to the laws of the State of New
Hampshire regarding public information.
Authorized Signature: ________________________________
Printed Name: ______________________________________
This document must be signed by a person who is authorized to
legally obligate the responding vendor. A signature on this document
indicates that all City of Laconia terms and conditions are accepted
by the responding vendor and that any and all other terms and
conditions submitted by the responding vendor are null and void,
even if such terms and conditions have terminology to the contrary.
The responding vendor shall also be subject to City of Laconia
contract and purchase order terms and conditions.
CITY OF LACONIA
REQUEST FOR BIDS
BID No. 24-01-05
Body Armor
The City of Laconia Police Department is requesting sealed bids for individual Body Armor
systems. Detailed specifications are listed under the general specifications section of this bid
request. Bids clearly marked “Body Armor.” will be received until 2:00pm, February 15,
2024, at the City of Laconia Purchasing Office, 45 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246 at
which time and place they will be opened and publicly read. Bids must be submitted on the
specified bid sheet.
The City of Laconia reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids or any part thereof, to
waive any formality in the bidding process, and to accept the bid considered to be in the best
interest of the City. The City may cancel this bid request at any time for any reason. Failure to
submit all information called for may be sufficient grounds for disqualification.
General Specifications:
Light weight system designed around a low/medium profile “plate carrier” vest which allows for
maximum movement and flexibility.
Front and Back rifle grade body armor “multi-curve” plates (approximately “8 x 10” and/or 10”
x 12”) rated for a minimum of “special threat” III+
Rifle grade side plates (approximately 6” x 6”) with a rating of “special threat” III+
No steel armor accepted.
Vest/carrier should be mainly olive drab (OD green) in color and be equipped with ample
MOLLE or suitable universal substitute mounting system (Velcro, ITW-QASM, etc.,) or a
combination thereof on the front, back and sides for attaching non-proprietary pouches and gear.
Flexible (elastic) cummerbund allowing for stretch and maximum sizing (no zippers) options for
various sized individuals.
Adjustable and padded shoulder straps
Padding or cushion between plate armor and body
System should be customizable per individual for fit and setup.
System shall be manufactured in the USA and be Berry Compliant
*Quotes can be for plate carrier and armor combined or just plate carrier or armor*
Questions may be directed to:
Gina Roy
Purchasing Specialist
groy@laconianh.gov
or
603-524-3877
Detective Peter Horan
Laconia Police Department
phoran@laconiapd.org
603-524-5257
Bid No. 24-01-05
Body Armor
BID SHEET
Equipment as described in the General Specifications section of this bid request delivered
to the Laconia Police Department, 126 New Salem Street, Laconia NH 03246.
(I) (We) quote the following:
Plate Carrier $______________each
Armor $___________________ each
Total for Plate Carrier and Armor combined $__________________each
(I) (We) hereby certify the (I) (We) have read each and every part of this bid and
advertisement, and (I) (We) understand that failure to comply with any statement, part or
request of this bid will be cause for rejection thereof.
Signed:
___________________________
Printed Name:
___________________________
Title:
___________________________
Company Name: ___________________________
E-Mail:
___________________________
CITY OF LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE
SPECIFICATIONS EXCEPTIONS FORM
In the interest of fairness and sound business practice, it is mandatory that you state any
exceptions taken by you to our specifications.
It should not be the responsibility of the City of Laconia to interpret information concerning the
materials which you intend to furnish.
If your bid/quotation does not meet all of our specifications, you must state so in the space
provided below:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Bids on equipment, vehicles, supplies, service, and materials not meeting specifications may be
considered by the City, however all deviations must be listed above.
If your bid does not meet our specifications, and your exceptions are not listed above, the City of
Laconia may claim forfeiture of your bid bond if submitted.
I DO meet specifications Signed: _________________________________Date____________
I DO NOT Signed: ____________________________________________Date____________
meet specifications as listed in this bid. EXCEPTIONS ARE NOTED ABOVE
YOUR BID MAY BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT SIGN AND SUBMIT THIS PAGE.
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