Chester County ITB #001609-1468E35642991 - Firearms and Accessories for Chester County Prison
Chester CountyCounty · West Chester, PA- Due
- Sep 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 3, 2026
- Primary contact
- Laurie Giannetti
The 30-second brief
Chester County is soliciting bids for firearms and accessories for the county prison. Bidders must submit electronic bids and provide a 10% bid guaranty to the Controller's office by September 9, 2026.
Bid guaranty of not less than 10% of grand total bid amount
Bidders must provide bid guaranty; county may reject any or all bids.
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Summary
Chester County is soliciting bids for firearms and accessories for the county prison. Bidders must submit electronic bids and provide a 10% bid guaranty to the Controller's office by September 9, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Bidders must provide bid guaranty; county may reject any or all bids.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Bid guaranty of not less than 10% of grand total bid amount
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid guaranty (certified/cashier's check or bid bond)
- Submit to
- Public Purchase website and Office of the Controller, West Chester, PA
- Scope location
- West Chester, PA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Chester County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Public Purchase website and Office of the Controller, West Chester, PA. For questions, contact Laurie Giannetti.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Chester County in PA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Laurie Giannetti. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bid guaranty of not less than 10% of grand total bid amount. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Bidders must provide bid guaranty; county may reject any or all bids." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Chester County?
All active and historical solicitations from Chester County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Chester County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid guaranty (certified/cashier's check or bid bond). Review the full document from Chester County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: West Chester, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.