Glock Firearms / WPD

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid invitation (Bid No. 8234‑M5) to procure Glock‑brand firearms and related tactical accessories for the Worcester Police Department. The solicitation calls for 500 Glock 45 rifles, 20 Glock 43X pistols, 5 Glock 48 pistols, 500 Nightstick weapon‑mounted lights, 25 compact Nightstick lights, and 25 Holosun red‑dot sights. The city will also trade‑in 508 Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 .45‑caliber handguns, with the trade‑in value deducted from the total contract price. Bids were due by August 7 2024, with delivery required by October 2024, FOB to the police department. The contract awards are based on the lowest net price after any allowable 30‑day prompt‑pay discount. The winning bidder, AmChar Wholesale, Inc., submitted a net total of $315,570.25 after trade‑in credits. • Scope: Supply of specific Glock firearms (G45, G43X, G48) and accessories (lights, sights). • Quantity: Large‑volume order (e.g., 500 rifles, 500 lights). • Trade‑In: Credit for 508 legacy S&W handguns, reducing net contract value. • Delivery: FOB to Worcester Police Department, to be completed by October 2024. • Award: Single‑vendor award to AmChar Wholesale, Inc., based on unit‑price bidding.