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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NUMBER 680-4076

April 6, 2005

COUNTY OF FRESNO
ADDENDUM NUMBER: ONE (1)ONE (1)
RFQ NUMBER: 680-4076680-4076
BALLISTIC BODY ARMORBALLISTIC BODY ARMOR
April 6, 2005
PURCHASING USE
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IMPORTANT: SUBMIT QUOTATION IN SEALED PACKAGE WITH QUOTATION NUMBER, CLOSING DATE AND BUYER’S NAME MARKED CLEARLY ON THE OUTSIDE TO:
COUNTY OF FRESNO, Purchasing
4525 EAST HAMILTON AVENUE
FRESNO, CA 93702-4599
Closing date of bid will be at 2:00 p.m., on APRIL 18, 2005APRIL 18, 2005.
QUOTES WILL BE CONSIDERED LATE WHEN THE OFFICIAL PURCHASING TIME CLOCK READS 2:00 P.M.
Quotes will be opened and publicly read at that time. All quotation information will be available for review after contract award.
Clarification of specifications are to be directed to: CATHI J. PETERSCATHI J. PETERS, phone (559) 456-7110, FAX (559) 456-7831.
NOTE THE following and attached ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND/or CHANGES TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NUMBER: 680-4076 AND INCLUDE THEM IN YOUR RESPONSE. PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS ADDENDUM WITH YOUR QUOTATION.
Add Sheriff Department to Request For Quotation 680-4076.
Increase the number of copies required from one (1) original and two (2) copies to one (1) original and four (4) copies.
Replace pages 3, 13 and 17 with revised pages 3, 13 and 17.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADDENDUM NUMBER ONE (1) TO RFQ 680-4076
COMPANY NAME:
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NUMBER 680-4076

bidding instructions

contract supplies

The County of Fresno Purchasing on behalf of various County Departments (District Attorney, Probation, Security and the Sheriff Department), is soliciting bids to establish an agreement for the purchase of Ballistic Vests on an as needed basis as specified within this Request for Quotation.

Local Vendor Preference: The Local Vendor Preference applies to this Request for Quotation.

REPORTS: Contractor upon request will provide annual reports for all products purchased under any agreement resulting from this Request for Quotation.

Report information to include usage (type and quantity of product purchased, manufacture and manufacture part number) dates of each purchase and price charged. Reports must be delivered to County of Fresno Purchasing, 4525 E. Hamilton Avenue, Fresno, California93702, Attention: Cathi J. Peters not later than thirty (30) days following the date of the request. The agreement number should be referenced on all reports.

NON-EXCLUSIVE: This will be a non-exclusive Agreement. The County of Fresno reserves the right to requote any of the items depending on department usage, increase in quantities, etc.

AWARD: The County of Fresno reserves the right to make the award on the basis of the entire group or on a per line item basis. The County of Fresno reserves the right to make multiple awards. The award will be made in a manner determined to be to the best advantage of the County. The County will be the sole judge in making such determination.

FIRM QUOTATION: For purpose of award all quotations shall remain firm for ninety (90) days.

COPIES: Submitone (1) original and four (4) copiesof your quotation no later than the RFQ closing date and time as stated on the front of this document, to County of Fresno Purchasing. Each copy to be identical to the original, including all supporting documentation (i.e. literature, brochures etc.). The cover pageof each quotation is to be appropriately marked “Original” or “Copy”.

INTERPRETATION OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION: Vendors must make careful examination of the requirements, specifications and conditions expressed in the Request for Quotation and fully inform themselves as to the quality and character of the product required. If any person planning to submit a Quotation finds discrepancies in or omissions from the Request for Quotation or has any doubt as to the true meaning or interpretation, correction thereof may be requested in writing or by Fax (Fax No. (559) 456-7831) from Purchasing. The deadline for submitting requests for clarification is Friday April 1, 2005 8:00 A.M.

Any change in the Request for Quotationwill be made only by written addendum, duly issued by the County. The County will not be responsible for any other explanations or interpretations.

ISSUING AGENT: This RFQ has been issued by County of Fresno Purchasing. Purchasing shall be the vendor’s sole point of contact with regard to the RFQ, its content, and all issues concerning it.

AUTHORIZED CONTACT: All communication regarding this RFQ shall be directed to an authorized representative of CountyPurchasing. The specific buyer managing this RFQ is identified on the cover page, along with his or her telephone number, and he or she should be

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NUMBER 680-4076

SPECIFICATIONS

COMPLIANCE
GENERAL SERVICES SECURITY:
  1. Meet or exceed the minimum performance requirements for Threat Level IIIA Armor as specified in NIJ standard 0101.04 (or most current addition.)

  1. Both male and female design models must be NIJ 0101.04 certified.

  1. Extended side panels for side protection.

  1. Front Pouch for trauma plate.

  1. Front Trauma Plate to be included.

  1. Removable, washable carrier, to be available in navy or white.

  1. Micro-laminated Kevlar fiber construction which meets or exceeds the Threat Level IIIA as specified in NIJ Standard 0101.04. Note: Zylon is not an acceptable material.

  1. Front and rear shirt tails to keep vest in proper position.

  1. Minimum of Six (6) Velcro adjustable straps.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY, PROBATIONAND SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
  1. American Body Armor Extreme IIIA-or equal including one(1) set of ballistic panels, One (1) complete washable carrier and one (1) trauma insert. Indicate make/model in the space below.

  1. Meet or exceed the minimum performance requirements for Treat Level IIIA Armor as specified in NIJ Standard 0101.04 (or most current addition)

  1. Both male and female models must be NIJ 0101.04 certified.

  1. Ballistic Material: Gold Flex ™/Spectra Plus™/Quadralink™/ Kevlar®. Zylon is not an acceptable material.

  1. Weight: 14.5 oz/.9 lbs Sq. Ft.

  1. Thinness: .215 inches

  1. Coverage, size large 434.64 sq. in.

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QUOTATION SCHEDULE

SEND ORIGINAL OF QUOTATION TO COUNTY PURCHASING DIVISION.

MAKE A COPY FOR YOUR FILE.

Revised
QUOTATION NO. / 680-4076 / COMPANY: / PAGE 1

F.O.B. POINT SHALL BE DESTINATION OR FREIGHT CHARGES MUST BE STATED IN QUOTATION.

ITEM / DESCRIPTION / QTY / UNIT / UNIT
PRICE / EXTENDED
PRICE / BRAND NAME TRADE #
Ballistic Vests As Specified with this Request for Quotation. Bidders may bid one or both vests. The same vest may be bid for all Departments if the vest meets both sets of requirements.
Note: Quantities are estimates only. The County guarantees no minimum.
Ballistic Vest, Threat Level IIIA
NIJ 0101.04 certified as per specifications for General Services Security. / 20 / EA / $ / $
Make/Model
Ballistic Vest, American Body Armor Extreme IIIA, NIJ 0101.04 certified as per specifications for District Attorney, Probation and Sheriff Department. / 140 / EA / $ / $
Make/Model
7.975% TAX
ATTENTION BIDDER - IMPORTANT / TOTAL

1.BIDDERS ARE TO ENTER THEIR FIRM NAME ON ALL PAGES.

2.BIDDERS MUST INDICATE THE BRAND NAME AND TRADE NUMBERS OF ALL ITEMS THEY ARE QUOTING. IF NOT INDICATED IT WILL BE ASSUMED BIDDER IS QUOTING AS SPECIFIED.

3.THE COUNTY OF FRESNO IS SUBJECT TO SALES/USE TAX. BIDDERS ARE TO INDICATE TAX IN SPACE PROVIDED ON THIS FORM, IF APPLICABLE.

4.CASH DISCOUNTS OF LESS THAN 15 DAYS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NET IN EVALUATING THIS QUOTATION.

5.PRICES SHALL BE FIRM FOR 60 DAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

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