This formal Request for Proposals (RFP #7649) issued by Cuyahoga County seeks a five‑year supply contract for ballistic protective equipment—including vests, SWAT‑grade plate carriers, and helmets—for the County Sheriff’s Department. The solicitation was open to “Plan Holders of Record,” required a pre‑proposal conference call on October 4 2021, and mandated final proposal submissions by October 28 2021 via mail or the county’s electronic Supplier Portal. While the award status is listed as “Awarded,” the winning vendor(s) are not identified in the available documents. The contract is a standard fixed‑price procurement for personal protective equipment, with no budget or renewal language disclosed.
• Scope: 5‑year supply of ballistic vests, SWAT vests/plate carriers, and SWAT helmets.
• Target audience: Pre‑qualified plan‑holder vendors who receive the RFP directly from the County Purchasing Department.
• Key deadlines: Pre‑proposal conference (Oct 4 2021) and proposal submission (Oct 28 2021, 11 a.m.).