Wells Town Civicplus #Ballistic Vests and Helmets Bid

Town of Wells, Maine Solicits Ballistic Vests, Armor Plates, and Helmets for Fire Department

The Town of Wells, Maine is seeking bids for ballistic protective equipment for its Fire Department. - Government Buyer: - Town of Wells, Maine - Fire Department, Office of the Town Manager - Products/Quantities Requested: - 22 Universal Ballistic PPE Vests IIIa (black with yellow reflective, NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft armor, cummerbund, Molle system, ID panels) - 22 sets of Armor Plates (Level III+ Rifle plate, 10x12 inches, NIJ 0101.06 certified, each set includes one front and one back plate) - 22 Ballistic Helmets (Level IIIA, NIJ 0101.06, black, standard cut, D30 padding system or equivalent, ratchet dial sizing) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must meet or exceed NFPA 3000 (2024) standards for Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER), specifically Chapter 14 PPE requirements - Bidders must be authorized dealers and provide standard warranties - All items must be new, include maintenance/care manuals, and be inspected upon delivery - Bid price must include shipping and be guaranteed for at least three months - No specific OEMs are mandated; bidders must propose make and model - Compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations is required - No OEMs are specified; bidders may propose any compliant make/model

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The Town of Wells, Maine is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of ballistic vests and helmets. The bid includes 22 units each of universal ballistic PPE vests with specific NIJ level protection, armor plates, and ballistic helmets meeting NFPA 3000 standards. Bidders must submit proposals by April 22, 2026, and comply with detailed specifications and conditions outlined in the bid package available on the town's website.

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