253911jc Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) - Smith & Warren Badges and Leather Accessories

ODPS/OIU is soliciting quotes for the purchase of OIU specific Smith & Warren Badges and Leather Accessories per OIU specifications.

Delivery Location:
Shipley - OIU
1970 W. Broad St.
Columbus Ohio 43223

OIU Badge Specifications:
COPY & PASTED PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS:

Item 1: Metal Belt Badge
Manufacturer : Smith & Warren
Model : OTC_OHIO_INV_UNIT
Dimensions :
-Width: 2.35"
-Height: 2.50"
Base Material : Brass Alloy 210 (Gilding Metal) - 95% Copper / 5% Zinc
Starting Thickness : 0.102"
Enamel Type : Hard Cloisonne Glass Enamel (no soft enamel or imitation hard enamel materials)
Surface Finish :
-Gold-Tone: Smith & Warren Gol-Ray* + Light Antique Treatment of Center Seal
-Silver-Tone: Smith & Warren Sil-Ray* + Light Antique Treatment of Center Seal
*Badges are polished to a high shine and free of surface blemishes.   The badge is first coated with bright nickel to protect the base metal.   Gol-Ray badges are then coated with 22k+ gold with a minimum thickness of 20u.   A baked (min. cure temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit) clear epoxy coating with a minimum pencil hardness of 6H is to be applied to protect the badge.
Shape : Flat
Attachment : Pin & Safety Catch (WR Cobb Series 68 & 105 Safety Catch, Joint and Stem)
Custom Engraving :   A title is to be engraved into the lower half of the badge.   Engraving is to be a minimum of 0.020" depth and optically balanced.  For consistency a 30-degree cutter should be used with a .005" tip.  On the back of the badge, a customer-supplied serial number is to be engraved.

Item 2: Metal Wallet/Neck Badge
Manufacturer : Smith & Warren
Model : OTC_OHIO_INV_UNIT
Dimensions :
-Width: 2.35"
-Height: 2.50"
Base Material : Brass Alloy 210 (Gilding Metal) - 95% Copper / 5% Zinc
Starting Thickness : 0.102"
Enamel Type : Hard Cloisonne Glass Enamel (no soft enamel or imitation hard enamel materials)
Surface Finish :
-Gold-Tone: Smith & Warren Gol-Ray* + Light Antique Treatment of Center Seal
-Silver-Tone: Smith & Warren Sil-Ray* + Light Antique Treatment of Center Seal
*Badges are polished to a high shine and free of surface blemishes.   The badge is first coated with bright nickel to protect the base metal.   Gol-Ray badges are then coated with 22k+ gold with a minimum thickness of 20u.   A baked (min. cure temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit) clear epoxy coating with a minimum pencil hardness of 6H is to be applied to protect the badge.
Shape : Flat
Attachment : Bontex Insert*
*badge is to be glued to a Bontex insert.   The Bontex insert must be compatible with a Smith & Warren BC706 neck chain holder or Smith & Warren BC96 ID Case.
Custom Engraving :   A title is to be engraved into the lower half of the badge and a serial number is engraved on the back of the badge.   Engraving is to be a minimum of 0.020" depth and optically balanced.  For consistency a 30-degree cutter should be used with a .005" tip.  If the serial number is not visible after attaching the badge to the Bontex, it should also be on the Bontex.

Item 3: Neck Chain Holder
Manufacturer: Smith & Warren
Model: BC706
Cut: OTC_OHIO_INV_UNIT

Item 4: ID Case
Manufacturer: Smith & Warren
Model: BC96
Cut; OTC_OHIO_INV_UNIT

Item 5: Belt Clip Holder
Manufacturer: Smith & Warren
Model: BH716
Cut: OTC_OHIO_INV_UNIT

Basis of Award: Lowest responsible responsive bidder that is an authorized reseller of Smith & Warren that supplies low bid per the OIU specifications.

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for award, the bidder must be an authorized dealer of Smith & Warren. Bidder shall submit a certificate of authorization letter from Smith & Warren and include with the bid response certifying that they are an authorized dealer of the manufacturer of the products being bid. The authorization letter must be on the manufacturer’s letterhead and must be signed by a duly authorized manufacturer representative. Failure to submit the authorization letter with the bid may result in the bid response being deemed as non-responsive.

*No substitutions - brand specific
*To be eligible for award, bidder must price all items
*Do not hide costs on an attachment that are not identified in OhioBuys item grid
* All costs including shipping must be included in bid pricing on OhioBuys item grid
*Shipping cannot be estimated, must be firm-fixed price if applicable
*F.O.B. destination
*ODPS will not be responsible for costs not identified
*All inquiries must be submitted through the Inquiry Field in OhioBuys
*Bid pricing must be valid for 30 days