Purchase of Rifle Plates

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for the supply of hardwire FBI‑approved Level III+ rifle‑grade armor plates in five sizes for its police department. Vendors must provide unit and total pricing, certify non‑collusion, and submit a formal ethics affidavit. Samples of the plates must be supplied at the vendor’s expense within five business days of request. Bids are due August 20 2026, with a virtual opening at 3:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bid, and the County may waive technicalities or split awards. • Required plates: five distinct sizes (8.75×11.75, 9.5×12.5, 10.25×13.25, 11×14, and 6×6 single‑curve) meeting FBI Level III+ specifications. • Quantities total roughly 300 plates (66 + 58 + 18 + ? + 144). • Submission must be a sealed paper package; no electronic or fax submissions accepted. • Vendor must provide a non‑collusion certification, three references, and a Code of Ethics affidavit. • Delivery “as required ordering” with all costs inclusive; no bid bond required.