Body Armor & External Carriers

The City of St. Joseph, Missouri is seeking a qualified vendor to provide pricing and supply for body armor and external vest carriers for its police department. The contract is an open‑ended 12‑month agreement with no guaranteed minimum quantity, though the city anticipates purchasing 20‑30 units of armor/carriers during the term, with the possibility of extending the agreement for another year at the same unit price. All equipment must meet NIJ Level IIIA standards, be new, custom‑fitted, and include a dark‑navy carrier with specific labeling, grommet inserts for body‑worn cameras, and a five‑year warranty. The vendor must carry $1 million liability insurance, provide proof of coverage, and deliver orders within 60 days at no cost to the city. Measurements are to be taken on‑site within 72 hours of award, and all alterations are to be performed at no charge to the city. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may terminate the agreement at any time. • Scope: Pricing and supply of NIJ‑certified Level IIIA body armor and external carriers for 138 sworn officers (plus annual academy recruits). • Quantity: Anticipated 20‑30 units over 12 months; no minimum guaranteed. • Contract term: 12 months, renewable for an additional 12 months at same price. • Technical requirements: New, never‑worn, custom‑fitted, dark‑navy carrier, NIJ labeling, grommet inserts for cameras, 5‑year warranty. • Insurance: $1,000,000 per incident product‑liability coverage. • Delivery: Ship to designated city department within 60 days; packaging must include officer name and item details. • Measurement & alteration: On‑site fitting within 72 hours; alterations at no cost. • Evaluation criteria: Quality, workmanship, service, dependability, and compliance, not solely price.