Law Enforcement Ammunition RFP

The State of Colorado, through its Department of Public Safety, is seeking qualified ammunition manufacturers or distributors to enter a cooperative purchasing agreement that will supply brass‑cased duty and training ammunition to the Colorado State Patrol and other state, local, and educational agencies. The contract will run from January 1 2027 to December 31 2028 (with up to three optional one‑year extensions) and requires firm pricing for the first 12 months, strict adherence to delivery windows (≤ 90 days from purchase order), and compliance with federal firearms licensing, experience, and accessibility standards. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Colorado VSS by 2 PM MT on November 17 2026. • Minimum order: one full manufacturer case per caliber line item. • Calibers: 9 mm, .308, and other approved types. • Mandatory FFL and ≥ 5 years recent ammunition sales experience. • Delivery: FOB Destination, freight prepaid; lift‑gate service on request; pallet weight ≤ 2,500 lb. • No product substitution without written approval. • Pricing must be transparent, firm for 12 months, with annual price‑adjustment provisions. • Evaluation factors: mandatory qualifications, demonstrated experience (20 %), technical proposal (40 %), cost (30 %), accessibility compliance (5 %), terms (5 %).