Water Safety Equipment / WPD

The City of Worcester (MA) issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 7764‑W2) for water‑safety equipment for its Police Department. The scope required 200 units each of three items: a rescue swimmer vest with a MOLLE pouch, a throw bag with at least 75 ft of line, and a buoy line with at least 90 ft of line and an attachment clip. The contract was awarded on a split‑item basis to three different vendors, each responsible for supplying one of the three product types. Delivery is FOB destination in Worcester with a required lead time of up to 60 days after order receipt, and a one‑year warranty on all equipment. Evaluation will be based on the lowest net price, with the city exempt from federal excise and MA sales tax. • Awarded to Hawill’s LTD (Item 1), Safety Source Northeast (Item 2), DirectGov Solutions (Item 3) • Quantity: 200 units per item (total 600 pieces) • Delivery: within 60 days of order, FOB destination Worcester, MA • Warranty: one‑year guarantee, replacement of defective items at no cost