Joplin Police Department SWAT Ballistic Vest and Helmets

Location:	Missouri
Posted:	Dec 10, 2025
Due:	Jan 12, 2026
Agency:	City of Joplin
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	84 - Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
Solicitation No:	2026-RFP-06
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2026-RFP-06

RFP Due Date: 10:00 A.M. January 12th, 2026

Location:

City of Joplin

Police Department

303 E. 3rd Street

Joplin, MO 64801

Staff:

Email:

Sergeant Brett Davis

bdavis@joplinmo.org

Phone:

417-623-3131 EXT: 1604

Proposals will be received by the Joplin Police Department at the specified location

until the time and date cited above. Only proposals received by the correct time

and date will be recorded.

Proposals must be submitted in an envelope with the Request for Proposal number

and the Vendor’s name and address clearly indicated on the envelope. All

proposals must be completed in ink or typewritten and submitted by the time and

date above.

Consultants are strongly encouraged to carefully read the entire Request for Proposals.

December 10, 2025

Issue Date

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Joplin, Missouri will accept sealed bids until 10:00 A.M., Monday, January

12, 2026, at the Joplin Police Department located at 303 E. 3rd Street, Joplin, Missouri

64801 to PURCHASE the following:

Joplin Police Department SWAT Ballistic Vest and Helmets

Specifications and bid forms are available from Sgt Brett Davis, by calling (417) 623-3131 Ext

1604 or by writing to the address indicated above. Any bids received after the specified deadline

will be returned to the vendor.

The supplier shall deliver all products to the City of Joplin.

The unit to be furnished under these specifications shall be the manufacturer’s current year and model

and shall comply with standard specifications for the model offered and those listed above.

The ballistic vest and helmets will be delivered completely assembled, serviced, and ready to operate, to

the Joplin Police Department, 303 E 3rd Street, Joplin, Missouri. Paperwork and manuals shall be

delivered with item.

The City reserves the right to evaluate all bids, to reject any or all bids and re-bid at a later date.

The City may waive any irregularities in the bid or negotiate variances from specifications, and

make awards that are in the best interests of the City. The City will have final decision in all

matters regarding acceptance of bids and issuance of awards.

The city encourages minority and female owned businesses to submit bids on all City purchases.

Finance Director

Leslie Haase

Publication Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The City of Joplin, Missouri proposes to PURCHASE the following:

Joplin Police Department SWAT Ballistic Vest and Helmets

 1 Small Black First Spear SOV Ballistic Vest

 Small SOV Tactical Carrier, Front

 Small SOV, MBAV, back, Loop Enhanced, Instant

 Universal Shoulder Straps

 Low Profile Shoulder Pads, Tri-Fold

 Overlap Cummerbund, 6/12, Tubes

 Small IIIA SOV, Fixed Wing, Front

 Small IIIA Soft Armor (FS Flex) Overlap (Set of Two)

 1 Medium Black First Spear SOV Ballistic Vest

 Medium SOV Tactical Carrier, Front

 Medium SOV, MBAV, back, Loop Enhanced, Instant

 Universal Shoulder Straps

 Low Profile Shoulder Pads, Tri-Fold

 Overlap Cummerbund, 6/12, Tubes

 Medium IIIA SOV, Fixed Wing, Front

 Medium IIIA Soft Armor (FS Flex) Overlap (Set of Two)

 1 Large Black First Spear SOV Ballistic Vest

 Large SOV Tactical Carrier, Front

 Large SOV, MBAV, back, Loop Enhanced, Instant

 Universal Shoulder Straps

 Low Profile Shoulder Pads, Tri-Fold

 Overlap Cummerbund, 6/12, Tubes

 Large IIIA SOV, Fixed Wing, Front

 Large IIIA Soft Armor (FS Flex) Overlap (Set of Two)

 1 X-Large Black First Spear SOV Ballistic Vest

 X-Large SOV Tactical Carrier, Front

 X-Large SOV, MBAV, back, Loop Enhanced, Instant

 Universal Shoulder Straps

 Low Profile Shoulder Pads, Tri-Fold

 Overlap Cummerbund, 6/12, Tubes

 X-Large IIIA SOV, Fixed Wing, Front

 X-Large IIIA Soft Armor (FS Flex) Overlap (Set of Two)

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 Vest Accessory Attachments

 2XL Overlap Cummerbund Set, 6/12, Tubes

 3XL Overlap Cummerbund Set, 6/12, Tubes

 Gas Mask Carrier, Oversized Pack, with female tube

 Triple M4 Insert

 M4 3 Mag SR Shingle with Pistol Mag Front

 Tube Attachment Accessory

 Assaulters Accessory Pocket

 IIIA Soft Armor (FS Flex) Shaw Dangler

 LE Identifier, 3” x 8”, Black with White Lettering

 1 Large Black Team Wendy Exfil Ballistic Helmet Rail 3.0 (5 year

warranty)

It should be noted that the SWAT Team will be ordering 25 sets of Vests, Vest

Accessories and Ballistic Helmets. However, for bidding purposes, we are

seeking bids for only the individual sizes listed below. The supplier shall

travel to Joplin to measure officers for vest and helmet fitting.

All bids shall have firm-fixed F.O.B. Joplin, Missouri price and shall be honored for a minimum

of ninety (90) days following the bid opening.

All bids shall be exclusive of Federal, State, and City taxes.

It is the intent of the specifications included with this bid document to generally describe the

item(s) desired in sufficient detail as to secure bids on comparable items. All parts not

specifically mentioned which are necessary in order for the item(s) to perform as intended shall

be included. The strength, quality of workmanship, and material shall be in accordance with the

best trade practices.

Specification variances, manufacturer’s literature and additional information should be attached

to the bid form. All blanks on the attached bid specifications shall be filled in completely and

accurately. Any bid not meeting this requirement may be considered non-responsive.

Any protest or grievance must be issued in writing and delivered to the office of the Director of

Finance within five (5) working days following the bid opening. Any protest filed after this time

period has elapsed will not be considered.

The City encourages selection of products manufactured, assembled and/or produced in the

United States, as long as the quality and price are comparable with other items bid.

Businesses which are located within the city limits of Joplin may be given preference in the

awarding of a bid, providing the bid from the local business does not exceed the lowest bid by

more than 3% or $2,500, whichever is less.

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The City may give preference to vendors handling products that contain post-consumer

recovered materials, providing the bid does not to exceed the lowest bid by more than 5% or

$2,500, whichever is less.

Once the bids are reviewed and evaluated, the successful vendor will be notified, in writing, and

will receive an authorized City of Joplin purchase order. Verbal acknowledgments will not be

considered as official notification and will not obligate the City in any way. Delivery or

performance should not be completed without the receipt of an authorized purchase order.

Minimum information to be submitted with each bid shall consist of the following:

1. Verification of Bid Specifications (with variances noted)

2. Bid Form

MARK BID ENVELOPES: “BID #2026-RFP-06 - SWAT Ballistic Vest and Helmets,

10:00 A.M., Monday, January 12th, 2026”

Questions concerning the specifications and bidding procedures should be directed to Sgt Brett

Davis (417) 623-3131 Ext 1604.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	2026-RFP-06
Bid Title:	Joplin Police Department SWAT Ballistic Vest and Helmets
Category:	Police
Status:	Open