RIOT HELMETS

This contract is a sealed‑bid procurement by the City of Mobile, Alabama, for riot helmets to be supplied to its Police Department. The specification calls for 35 helmets (15 Large, 15 Medium, 5 X‑Large) meeting detailed material and design requirements. The award was granted to GRAINGER at a unit price of $95 per helmet, with delivery FOB Mobile, AL, and a 20‑day delivery window after purchase order issuance. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price unit‑price arrangement, initially for one year with the option to extend for two additional one‑year periods. Vendors were required to meet Alabama business‑registration, E‑Verify, and potential certificate of authority requirements. The procurement was conducted through full and open competition, sealed‑bid, with a submission deadline of 27 Nov 2019. • Product: Riot helmets (model S1611‑600) with specific finish, padding, harness, and face shield. • Quantity: 35 helmets (15 L, 15 M, 5 XL). • Awarded Vendor: GRAINGER at $95 each (≈ $3,325 total). • Contract Terms: 1‑year base period, up to two optional one‑year extensions; firm‑fixed‑price unit price; FOB Destination.