INVITATION TO BID

PCB25-15 ITB LAW ENFORCEMENT DUTY WEAPONS PURCHASE

 PCB25-15 BID PACKAGE           LINK TO WEAPONS LISTINGS & PHOTOGRAPHS

The City of Panama City Beach is accepting electronic (e-submission) and sealed Bids from qualified vendors for the purchase of law enforcement firearms and related supplies for the Police Department.  This solicitation also requires the vendor to purchase and/or dispose of surplus firearms from the department.

The bid must conform to Section 287.133(3) Florida Statutes, with respect to Public Entity Crimes.

All Bids must be received no later than December 13^th, 2024 at 10:30AM CDT at which time all Bids will be publicly opened and read.

Bid documents may be downloaded online at www.demandstar.com and on the City’s website at https://www.pcbfl.gov/about-us/rfp-posts-list starting on November 22, 2024.

• Electronic Bids will only be accepted when submitted through DemandStar’s Bid portal. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.
• Alternatively, one original and one electronic copy (USB flash drive preferred) may be delivered to the City Hall Office at the address below. Any sealed Bid submitted on paper must identify and clearly mark the Bid # PCB25-15 ITB LAW ENFORCEMENT DUTY WEAPONS PURCHASE on the package. Receipt of a Bid by any Panama City Beach Office, receptionist, or personnel other than the City Hall’s front desk does not constitute “receipt” as required by this solicitation. The time received at City Hall shall be conclusive as to the timeliness of receipt.

All paper Bids shall be sealed and delivered or mailed to:

City of Panama City Beach City Hall
ATTN: Purchasing Manager
17007 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach, Florida 32413
 

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids (in whole or in part) with or without cause and to waive technicalities, irregularities, or informalities.

BIDDERS must submit all questions, if any, in writing prior to 12PM NOON CDT on December 3^rd, 2024.  If necessary, questions will be answered as ADDENDA and will be issued to the Contract Documents and posted on the City’s website.  It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to determine if any addenda have been issued. 

Any and all questions regarding the Bidding documents shall be directed to the City of Panama City Beach Purchasing Manager: Carrie Jagers via email: purchasing@pcbfl.gov.  Contact with any other City official or City employees for the purpose of inquiries regarding this Bid or the meaning or interpretation of these specifications shall be grounds for disqualification.

For more information on the City’s purchasing policies and procedures, or to review the City’s Procurement Manual, please visit the City’s website at www.pcbfl.gov.