Groin Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that proposals received after the specified date and time will not be considered and will be returned to the offeror unopened. The closing date and time for proposals is June 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The turnaround for the armor and vest to be delivered to the agency is no more than a 45-day turnaround.

The bid notice states that the City agrees to make payments under the contract within thirty (30) days after receipt of a correct invoice. Payment terms offering a prompt payment discount of twenty (20) days or greater will be considered in the evaluation of proposals. All other payment terms shall be net thirty (30) calendar days or greater. Payment terms not specified by contractor shall be net forty-five (45) days.

The bid notice states that warranty work will be required, along with at least a 5-year warranty of the body armor and at least 2 years for the carrier.

The bid notice states that the City intends to award the contract to a fully qualified offeror submitting the best proposal based on the criteria set forth herein and as determined by the City in its sole discretion. The criteria include experience (20 points), capability and skills (25 points), quality/services to be provided (25 points), costs (25 points), and minority/woman owned (5 points), totaling 100 points.

The bid notice states that the City of Hampton is seeking proposals from qualified offerors to provide Level IIIA tactical body armor. Offerors must be qualified companies to outfit their tactical officers. The vendor will do all vest measurements and initial vest adjustments in the City of Hampton. A minimum of 10 references will be required.

The bid notice states that failure of a prime contractor to submit required documentation to the City can result in the withholding of a payment and/or other sanctions imposed by the City. Failure of a contractor to adhere to its subcontracting plan may, under certain circumstances, result in future loss of contracts and/or debarment from bidding by the City.

The bid notice states that vendors shall provide samples prior to the contract being awarded.

The bid notice states that contractor may not institute legal action prior to receiving the final decision of the City. The final decision of the City shall be considered final and conclusive unless contractor appeals the decision within six (6) months of the final decision or the due date of the final decision by instituting legal action.

The bid notice states that proposals received after the specified date and time will not be considered and will be returned to the offeror unopened. The closing date and time for proposals is June 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The turnaround for the armor and vest to be delivered to the agency is no more than a 45-day turnaround.

The bid notice states that the City agrees to make payments under the contract within thirty (30) days after receipt of a correct invoice. Payment terms offering a prompt payment discount of twenty (20) days or greater will be considered in the evaluation of proposals. All other payment terms shall be net thirty (30) calendar days or greater. Payment terms not specified by contractor shall be net forty-five (45) days.

The bid notice states that warranty work will be required, along with at least a 5-year warranty of the body armor and at least 2 years for the carrier.

The bid notice states that the City intends to award the contract to a fully qualified offeror submitting the best proposal based on the criteria set forth herein and as determined by the City in its sole discretion. The criteria include experience (20 points), capability and skills (25 points), quality/services to be provided (25 points), costs (25 points), and minority/woman owned (5 points), totaling 100 points.

The bid notice states that the City of Hampton is seeking proposals from qualified offerors to provide Level IIIA tactical body armor. Offerors must be qualified companies to outfit their tactical officers. The vendor will do all vest measurements and initial vest adjustments in the City of Hampton. A minimum of 10 references will be required.

The bid notice states that failure of a prime contractor to submit required documentation to the City can result in the withholding of a payment and/or other sanctions imposed by the City. Failure of a contractor to adhere to its subcontracting plan may, under certain circumstances, result in future loss of contracts and/or debarment from bidding by the City.

The bid notice states that vendors shall provide samples prior to the contract being awarded.

The bid notice states that contractor may not institute legal action prior to receiving the final decision of the City. The final decision of the City shall be considered final and conclusive unless contractor appeals the decision within six (6) months of the final decision or the due date of the final decision by instituting legal action.

The substantial completion deadline is on or before December 14, 2027, and final completion of all work shall be on or before January 11, 2028.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms beyond mentioning that invoices shall be submitted to accounts payable and that the contract will incorporate standard payment provisions.

ARRC may award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the low responsive offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be the most advantageous to the ARRC.

Pursuant to ARRC procurement rule ****, before a bid is considered for award, ARRC may request a bidder to submit information regarding the bidder's capability in all respects to fully perform the contract requirements or the individual integrity and reliability which will assure good faith performance.

Should contractor fail to reach substantial completion within the time specified in the contract and any associated change orders, amendments, and/or supplements, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to owner in the amount of $5,200 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

A non-mandatory site visit will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM, and another project site visit will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM AK time. Interested parties must preregister by May 20, 2026.

An aggrieved bidder/offeror may protest an ARRC procurement action by filing a written protest with the procurement officer in accordance with the procedures and time limits specified in ARRC procurement rules ****.

The bid notice states that delivery is required 30 days after date of contract.

The bid notice states that all non cost factors, when combined, are more important than cost however, cost becomes more of a deciding factor of importance when offerors receive similar ratings for the other factors. The evaluation factors are listed in descending order of equal importance: Technical Capabilities and Approach, Past Performance, and Price.

The bid notice states that this solicitation will be competed as a small business set aside.