PROBATION & FIRE DEPARTMENT: BADGES AND REPAIR SERVICES

The County of Riverside is seeking qualified vendors to provide a five‑year contract for the manufacture, repair, refurbishment, and customization of law‑enforcement and fire‑department badges. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with no guaranteed minimum purchase volume; the agencies will order badges and related services on an as‑needed basis. Vendors must submit detailed pricing, warranty terms, and be able to meet turnaround‑time requirements for both standard and expedited production and repair. The solicitation includes requirements for brand‑name “or equal” substitutions, recycled‑material options, and a full warranty covering parts and labor. All deliveries are F.O.B. destination to the Riverside County Fire and Probation Departments. • Scope: New badge fabrication (gold, silver, rank‑specific, numbered, retirement, flat/wallet), repair/refurbishment, and custom engraving. • Duration: 5‑year base term, renewable annually. • Submission deadline: 1:30 PM PT, Sep 16 2026 (questions due Sep 4 2026). • Evaluation factors: price, compliance with specifications, prompt‑payment discounts, warranties, delivery costs and schedule, product/service quality. • Required certifications: insurance, business license, state registrations, and applicable preference program affidavits. • Delivery: Must be coordinated 72 hrs in advance; all shipments F.O.B. destination.