BALLISTIC RIFLE SHIELD

This solicitation from the City of Mobile seeks the purchase of ballistic rifle shields for the police department. The scope includes two shield models: a 20×30‑inch shield with a viewport (minimum 22 units) and a 21×36‑inch shield with a viewport and integrated light (minimum 3 units). All shields must be NIJ Level III compliant, manufactured in ISO 9000/AS‑9100 certified facilities, and meet strict dimensional, weight, and material specifications. Bids are to be submitted as sealed paper envelopes by 7 December 2023, with a 5 % bid bond required. Prices are firm for six months and may be extended. The procurement is an all‑or‑none competitive sealed‑bid process, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. • Minimum order: 22 small shields, 3 large shields with lighting. • Technical requirements: NIJ Level III, steel‑reinforced hardware, specific size tolerances, weight limits, and material composition. • Submission: sealed paper bid, bid bond 5 % of total, email/phone contact for questions, no electronic submissions accepted.