City of Grand Forks Police Department Glock Duty Weapons Bid #2026-9 (2026)
- Due
- Oct 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Andrew Stein
- (701) 787-8184
The 30-second brief
The City of Grand Forks is soliciting sealed bids for replacement duty handguns and accessories for the Police Department under Bid #2026-9. The procurement includes a minimum of 100 Glock Model 45 COA Gen 6 firearms with Aimpoint COA red dot optics and 17-round magazines, 6 Glock 48 COA Gen 5 firearms, 6 Glock 17T Gen 5 blue gun trainers, 120 Safariland retention holsters, weapon lights (Streamlight TLR-1 HP and TLR-7 X Sub), Holosun green dot optics, adapter plates, magazines, and 50,000 rounds of 9mm training ammunition. The project also entails trade-in values for existing Glock 17, Glock 19, and Glock 43 handguns, plus an option for officers to purchase their assigned firearms. Sealed bids must be received by 2:00 PM CST on October 8, 2026, at the Office of Finance and Administrative Services in Grand Forks, ND. Proposals will be evaluated based on cost, compliance, and vendor reliability.
Minimum 100 Glock Model 45 COA Gen 6 firearms with Aimpoint COA red dot optic and three 17-round Glock OEM magazines; minimum 20 Glock Model 45 Gen 6 optics ready firearms; minimum 6 Glock 48 COA, Gen 5 firearms with Aimpoint COA MOS8 optic and three 10-round magazines; minimum 6 Glock 17T Gen 5 FS FXD MOS blue gun Simunition trainers; 120 Safariland 6360RDS ALS/SLS mid-ride duty rated level III retention holsters; 120 Streamlight TLR-1 HP weapon lights; 6 Streamlight TLR-7 X Sub weapon lights; 20 Holosun 509T-X2-GR green dot optics; 20 C&H Precision gen 6 adapter plates; 50 Glock 45 Gen 6 17-round magazines; 100 Magpul PMAG GL9 9mm 17-round magazines; 15 Glock 48 COA Gen 5 15-round magazines; 50, 000 rounds of 147 grain 9mm full metal jacket training ammunition; trade-in of 92 Glock Model 17, 18 Glock Model 19, And 6 Glock Model 43 handguns
Cost, compliance and vendor reliability
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Summary
The City of Grand Forks is soliciting sealed bids for replacement duty handguns and accessories for the Police Department under Bid #2026-9.
The procurement includes a minimum of 100 Glock Model 45 COA Gen 6 firearms with Aimpoint COA red dot optics and 17-round magazines, 6 Glock 48 COA Gen 5 firearms, 6 Glock 17T Gen 5 blue gun trainers, 120 Safariland retention holsters, weapon lights (Streamlight TLR-1 HP and TLR-7 X Sub), Holosun green dot optics, adapter plates, magazines, and 50,000 rounds of 9mm training ammunition. The project also entails trade-in values for existing Glock 17, Glock 19, and Glock 43 handguns, plus an option for officers to purchase their assigned firearms. Sealed bids must be received by 2:00 PM CST on October 8, 2026, at the Office of Finance and Administrative Services in Grand Forks, ND. Proposals will be evaluated based on cost, compliance, and vendor reliability.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Cost, compliance and vendor reliability
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
14- Minimum 100 Glock Model 45 COA Gen 6 firearms with Aimpoint COA red dot optic and three 17-round Glock OEM magazines
- Minimum 20 Glock Model 45 Gen 6 optics ready firearms
- Minimum 6 Glock 48 COA, Gen 5 firearms with Aimpoint COA MOS8 optic and three 10-round magazines
- Minimum 6 Glock 17T Gen 5 FS FXD MOS blue gun Simunition trainers
- 120 Safariland 6360RDS ALS/SLS mid-ride duty rated level III retention holsters
- 120 Streamlight TLR-1 HP weapon lights
- 6 Streamlight TLR-7 X Sub weapon lights
- 20 Holosun 509T-X2-GR green dot optics
- 20 C&H Precision gen 6 adapter plates
- 50 Glock 45 Gen 6 17-round magazines
- 100 Magpul PMAG GL9 9mm 17-round magazines
- 15 Glock 48 COA Gen 5 15-round magazines
- 50, 000 rounds of 147 grain 9mm full metal jacket training ammunition
- Trade-in of 92 Glock Model 17, 18 Glock Model 19, And 6 Glock Model 43 handguns
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Signed sealed bid form
- Acknowledgment of Addendum #1
- Three references
- Submit to
- Finance Department – City of Grand Forks, PO Box 5200, Grand Forks, ND 58206-5200 (USPS) or 255 N 4th Street, Grand Forks, ND 58203 (Courier)
- Scope location
- Grand Forks, ND
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Grand Forks?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 8, 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: Finance Department – City of Grand Forks, PO Box 5200, Grand Forks, ND 58206-5200 (USPS) or 255 N 4th Street, Grand Forks, ND 58203 (Courier). For questions, contact Andrew Stein.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Grand Forks in ND, 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 Andrew Stein at (701) 787-8184. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Minimum 100 Glock Model 45 COA Gen 6 firearms with Aimpoint COA red dot optic and three 17-round Glock OEM magazines; minimum 20 Glock Model 45 Gen 6 optics ready firearms; minimum 6 Glock 48 COA, Gen 5 firearms with Aimpoint COA MOS8 optic and three 10-round magazines; minimum 6 Glock 17T Gen 5 FS. 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: "Cost, compliance and vendor reliability" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Grand Forks?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Grand Forks are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Grand Forks 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: signed sealed bid form, acknowledgment of Addendum #1, three references. Review the full document from City of Grand Forks for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Grand Forks, ND. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.