The City of Farmington Hills is soliciting proposals for ballistic panels, trauma plates, concealable carriers, and external (overt) carriers. Proposals must comply with NIJ standard **** or most current. Evaluation is based on overall value, not just lowest price. The deadline for RFP submissions is October 15, 2026. Vendors must have local Michigan representation and provide training. The manufacturer/vendor guarantees the outer shell for two years and ballistic panels for five years.
Proposals must be received prior to the specified time of opening, which is Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 a. m. e. d. t. proposals to receive consideration shall be received prior to the specified time of opening
General payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt of goods unless otherwise stated below. general payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt of goods unless otherwise stated below.
The outer shell carrier is guaranteed free from defects for two years from delivery, and ballistic panels are guaranteed for five years from delivery. the manufacturer or vendor shall guarantee the outer shell carrier of the vest and attached components attached. thereto, to be free from defects and workmanship for period of two 2 years from date of delivery
Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with technical specifications, qualifications/experience, packaging/delivery/fitting/sizing, warranty/service/support, fee structure, and optional demonstration wear test. the city will select the consultant that provides the best overall value based on qualifications, approach, schedule, and cost.
To be considered, the company must specialize in and have provided the services listed herein as indicated in the specification section. to be considered your company must specialize in and have provided the services listed herein as indicated in the specification section.
If the contractor defaults, the city may procure articles from other sources and hold the contractor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby. the city of farmington hills may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the contractor responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby.
The city will contact vendors for samples as needed, and vendors must submit samples upon request. the city will contact vendors for samples as needed.
Questions about the services must be submitted via email to sergeant ryan ***@***. *. * by Thursday, October 8, 2026. questions: specific questions about the services will be accepted via email to sergeant ryan yudt @r***@***. *. * for general questions contact art walker, senior buyer at ***@***. *. * by thursday, october 8, 2026
False statements in the specification checklist are immediate grounds for disqualification. any false statements are immediate grounds for disqualification
Body armor and component parts must be new, unused, and constructed of the highest quality materials, performing at or beyond all minimum levels regarding ballistic protection, as required by NIJ standard **** armor and component parts shall be new, unused, and constructed of the highest quality materials.
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