Purchase of Heavy Armor

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March 26, 2026
INVITATION TO BID
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The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified vendors for the
Purchase of Heavy Armor for the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office.
Bid Submittal Date and Location:
Bids should be typed or submitted in ink and returned in a sealed container marked on the outside with the BL# and
Company Name. Bids will be received until 2:50 P.M. local time on April 16, 2026 at the Gwinnett County Financial
Services - Purchasing Division - 2nd Floor, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. Any bid received after this
date and time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 3:00 P.M. The bid opening will be virtual
ONLY. To access the bid opening virtually, visit the following link
(https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23786061016752?p=EsTNwZRLfJIM0ztTBZ), or dial +1 323-676-
6170,,711841686#, and enter Conference ID 711 841 686#. Apparent bid results will be available the following
business day on the website www.GwinnettCounty.com.
Instruction on Submitting Questions:
Questions regarding bids should be directed to Chelsey Ward, Purchasing Associate III, at
Chelsey.Ward@GwinnettCounty.com or by calling 770-822-7788, no later than 3:00 P.M. local time on April 3, 2026.
Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted. All bids should be submitted in duplicate.
Successful services providers will be required to meet insurance requirements. The Insurance Company should be
authorized to do business in Georgia by the Georgia Insurance Department and must have an A.M. Best rating of A-10
or higher.
Gwinnett County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or
activities. Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in any open meeting,
program or activity of Gwinnett County Government should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Gwinnett County
Justice and Administration Center, 770-822-8165.
The written bid documents supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties.
Award will be made to the vendor(s) submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Gwinnett County reserves
the right to reject any or all bids to waive technicalities and to make an award deemed in its best interest. Bids may be
split or awarded in entirety. Gwinnett County reserves the option to negotiate terms, conditions and pricing with the
lowest responsive, responsible vendor(s) at its discretion.
Award notification will be posted after award on the County website, www.GwinnettCounty.com and companies
submitting a bid will be notified via email.
Chelsey Ward, CPPB
Purchasing Associate III
The following pages should be returned in duplicate with your bid: Bid Schedule, Pages 3-4
References, Page 5
E-Verify Affidavit, Page 6
Code of Ethics Affidavit, Page 7

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Specifications and Requirements
I. Scope of Work
The Gwinnett County Department Sheriff's Office is requesting bids for heavy armor. This is a one-time
purchase and not an annual contract.
* Location
Sheriff's Office
2900 University Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Unit price MUST include all fees, including fitting.
II. Requirements:
A. The use of brand name is not for restrictive purposes or to limit competition, but to assist vendors in
determining the standard of quality Gwinnett County is seeking. It is understood that items matching or
exceeding the quality level are also acceptable. Gwinnett County shall be the sole determinant of
acceptability of all approved equivalents. It is the vendor's responsibility to prove equivalent products
match or exceed the quality level of the product(s) specified.
B. If product differs from description above, vendor must supply specifications/cut sheets for the product
being quoted prior to award.
C. Samples may be requested from vendors to determine equivalency. Samples should be furnished at the
vendor's expense within seven (7) business days. Failure to provide samples, when required, may result
in rejection of bid. Upon vendor's request, samples not destroyed in testing may be returned at the
vendor's expense.
III. Specifications
A. Paraclete Origin system level II armor carrier or approved equivalent. Configurable from a concealable vest
up to a full tactical plate carrier with accessories.
B. Top and bottom plate loading with zipper pockets
C. Vest must have removeable mantle for ease of donning and doffing carries and Phase 2.5 accessories
(mantle/throat, deltoid biceps, arterial/groin, ab and lower back panels and belt system).
D. Vest must be constructed of rivets and utilize snap track technology
E. Delivery should be within 60-90 days after issuance of PO.
IV. Fittings
Vendor shall be responsible for measuring Gwinnett County employees for proper fit as required. The awarded
vendor must coordinate scheduling fittings with the department representative. The awarded supplier will be
required to cover all costs associated with fittings.
V. Warranty
Supplier should submit warranty information for each item with bid submittal.
VI. Award
Gwinnett County reserves the right to award this bid by item, section, and/or to the overall lowest responsive and
responsible vendor bidding the majority of items.

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR BID DOCUMENT MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID.
BID SCHEDULE
UNIT TOTAL
ITEM # QTY DESCRIPTION MFG & NO. DELIVERY A.R.O.
PRICE PRICE
Paraclete Origin BII-5 armor carrier, front and back panels, side
1 24 EA and gap stop panels; Model #NASOG1ZB5ABZ5, or approved $ $
equivalent
Paraclete Origin BII-5 Plate Backers, set of 2; Model
2 24 EA $ $
#TIPHC6B25BD0H, or approved equivalent
Paraclete Origin BII-5 Phase 2.5 Accessories, to include:
mantle/throat, deltoid biceps, arterial/groin, ab and lower back
3 24 EA $ $
panels and belt system; Model #NASOG1ZB5A4Z5, or approved
equivalent
Paraclete Origin BII-5 Laser Front Panel Tank Track; Model
4 24 EA $ $
#PBOG1001FFZ5, or approved equivalent
Paraclete Origin BII-5 Laser Back Panel Tank Track; Model
5 24 EA $ $
#PBOG1001BPZ5, or approved equivalent
Bid Total: $
Vendor Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR BID DOCUMENT MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID.
BID SCHEDULE CONTINUED
Certification of Non-Collusion In Bid Preparation
Signature Date
In compliance with the attached specifications, the undersigned acknowledges all requirements outlined in the
"Instructions to Vendors" and all documents referred to therein, if this bid is accepted by the Board of Commissioners
within ninety (90) days of the date of bid opening, to furnish any or all of the items upon which prices are quoted, at the
price set opposite each item, delivered to the designated point(s) within the time specified in the fee schedule. By
submission of this bid, I understand that Gwinnett County uses Electronic Payments for remittance of goods and
services. Vendors should select their preferred method of electronic payment upon notice of award. For more
information on electronic payments, please refer to the Electronic Payment information in the instructions to vendors.
Legal Business Name
(If your company is an LLC, you must identify all principals to include addresses and phone numbers in your submittal)
Complete Address
Does your company currently have a location within Gwinnett County? Yes No
Representative Signature Printed Name
Telephone Number Fax Number
E-mail address

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FAILURE TO RETURN THIS PAGE AS PART OF YOUR BID DOCUMENT MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID.
REFERENCES
Gwinnett County requests a minimum of three (3) references where work of a similar size and scope
has been completed.
Note: References should be customized for each project, rather than submitting the same set of
references for every project bid. The references listed should be of similar size and scope of the
project being bid on. Do not submit a project list in lieu of this form.
1. Company Name
Brief Description of Project
Completion Date
Contract Amount $ Start Dates
Contact Person Telephone
E-Mail Address
2. Company Name
Brief Description of Project
Completion Date
Contract Amount $ Start Date
Contact Person Telephone
E-Mail Address
3. Company Name
Brief Description of Project
Completion Date
Contract Amount $ Start Date
Contact Person Telephone
E-Mail Address
Vendor Name

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CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT AND AGREEMENT
(THIS FORM SHOULD BE FULLY COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH YOUR SUBMITTAL)
By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with The Illegal Immigration Reform
Enhancements for 2013, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is contracting with the Gwinnett County
Board of Commissioners has registered with and is participating in a federal work authorization program* [any of the electronic
verification of work authorization programs operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security or any equivalent
federal work authorization program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security] to verify information of
newly hired employees, pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, in accordance with the applicability provisions and
deadlines established therein.
The undersigned further agrees that, should it employ or contract with any subcontractor(s) in connection with the
physical performance of services or the performance of labor pursuant to this contract with the Gwinnett County Board of
Commissioners, contractor will secure from such subcontractor(s) similar verification of compliance with the Illegal Immigration
Reform and Enforcement Act on the Subcontractor Affidavit provided in Rule 300-10-01-.08 or a substantially similar form.
Contractor further agrees to maintain records of such compliance and provide a copy of each such verification to the Gwinnett
County Board of Commissioners at the time the subcontractor(s) is retained to perform such service.
_________________________________________ _____________________________________
E-Verify * User Identification Number Date Registered
_________________________________________
Legal Company Name
_________________________________________
Street Address
_________________________________________
City/State/Zip Code
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
BY: Authorized Officer or Agent Date
(Contractor Signature)
__________________________________________
Title of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor
___________________________________________
Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Agent
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN
BEFORE ME ON THIS THE
_______ DAY OF ______________________, 20___
____________________________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
____________________
* As of the effective date of O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, the applicable federal work authorization program is "E-Verify" operated by the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services Bureau of the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

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CODE OF ETHICS AFFIDAVIT
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM COMPLETED WITH YOUR SUBMITTAL. SUBMITTED FORMS ARE REQUIRED
P RIOR TO EVALU ATION.
In accordance with Section 54-33 of the Gwinnett County Code of Ordinances the undersigned bidder/proposer
makes the following full and complete disclosure under oath, to the best of their knowledge, of the name(s) of all
elected officials whom it employs or who have a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in or with the bidder/proposer,
its affiliates or its subcontractors:
1. _________________________________________________________________________________________
Company Submitting Bid/Proposal
2. Please select one of the following:
No information to disclose (complete only section 4 below)
Disclosed information below (complete section 3 & section 4 below)
3. If additional space is required, please attach list:
Gwinnett County Elected Official Name Gwinnett County Elected Official Name
Gwinnett County Elected Official Name Gwinnett County Elected Official Name
4. BY:
Authorized Officer or Agent Signature Sworn to and subscribed before me this
day of , 20
Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Agent
Title of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor Notary Public
(seal)
Note: See Gwinnett County Code of Ethics Ordinance EO2011, Sec. 54-33. The ordinance will be available
to view in its' entirety at www.gwinnettcounty.com

Insurance:
Contractor shall provide evidence of insurance for at least the coverage and amounts set forth below. All insurance shall
be maintained in the form and with a company (or companies) satisfactory to the Gwinnett County Board of
Commissioners. The Contractor and their Subcontractor's/vendor's Certificates of Insurance shall require that the County
be notified in writing thirty (30) days prior to cancellation, modification, or non-renewal of any insurance policy listed on
the certificate(s). Upon request, the County will be provided certified copies of all required insurance policies.
A. Minimum Coverage
Commercial General Liability (Occurrence Form):
General Aggregate (other than Prod/Comp Ops Liability) $2,000,000
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000
Personal & Advertising Injury Liability $1,000,000
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
* Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners to be named as Additional Insured
* Additional Insured Endorsement CG 20 10 (edition dates of 07/04, 04/13, 12/19 or a substitute
endorsement providing equivalent coverage) and CG 2037 (edition dates of 07/04, 04/13, 12/19 or a
substitute endorsement providing equivalent coverage) must be provided with your Certificate of
Insurance.
* Primary and Non-Contributory Endorsement to be specified in writing
* Contractual Liability
* Broad Form Property Damage
* Severability of Interest
* Underground, explosion, and collapse coverage
* Personal Injury (deleting both contractual and employee exclusions)
* Incidental Medical Malpractice
* Hostile Fire Pollution Wording
* Include Waiver of Subrogation in favor of Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
* If project or operations are within 50 ft of a railroad, Contractor is required to name the specific Railroad
as an Additional Insured and provide a copy of the Additional Insured Endorsement CG2417 or its
equivalent.
* In the event the General Liability insurance required by this Contract is written on a claims-made basis,
Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the effective date of this
Contract; and that either continuous coverage will be maintained, or an extended discovery period will be
exercised for a period of five (5) years or applicable statute of limitation period following completion of
the work.
Automobile Liability to include:
Combined Single Limit - Each Accident $1,000,000
* Comprehensive form providing coverage for bodily injury, death of any person, and property damage
arising out of the ownership, maintenance, and use of all owned, non-owned, leased, hired, borrowed
vehicles, and any other statutorily required automobile coverage.

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* Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners to be named as Additional Insured
* Additional Insured Endorsements must be provided with the Certificate of Insurance
* Coverage to include loading and unloading
* Contractual Liability
Worker's Compensation & Employer's Liability Coverage to include:
Workers Compensation Georgia State Statutory Limits
Employers Liability
Bodily Injury by Accident - Each Accident $ 500,000
Bodily Injury by Disease - Policy Limit $ 500,000
Bodily Injury by Disease - Each Employee $ 500,000
* Waiver of Subrogation in favor of Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance with policy limits as determined by Contract Sums (higher limits may be
required depending on the extent of contract):
Contract Sums:
Contracts up to $999,999
Each Occurrence and Aggregate Limit $1,000,000
Contracts from $1,000,000 to $1,999,999
Each Occurrence and Aggregate Limit $3,000,000
Contracts from $2,000,000 to $4,999,999
Each Occurrence and Aggregate Limit $5,000,000
Contracts Over $5,000,000
Each Occurrence and Aggregate Limit $10,000,000
* Concurrency of Effective Dates with Primary
* Blanket Contractual Liability
* Drop Down Feature
* Umbrella Policy must be as broad as the primary policy.
* Coverage excess over General Liability, Business Auto Liability, and Employers Liability
* In the event the Umbrella/Excess Liability insurance required by this Contract is written on a claims-
made basis, Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the effective
date of this Contract; and that either continuous coverage will be maintained or an extended discovery
period will be exercised for a period of five (5) years or applicable statute of limitation period following
completion of the work.
* Evidence of coverage in the form of a Certificate of Insurance shall be provided to the County prior to
start of work.
* Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners shall be Additional Insureds.
* Contractor shall be liable for money, securities, or other property of the County.
* Such coverage shall include an owner coverage endorsement for County and County shall be included
as a loss payee.
* Additional Insured Endorsements must be provided with the Certificate of Insurance

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Cyber Liability Insurance: Applies if scope of work includes the storage or transfer of any County data or
sensitive data (including but not limited to personally identifiable, health, or payment card data) or the related
hosting of database(s) or internet site(s):
Limit of Insurance per Claim $1,000,000
Aggregate Limit $1,000,000
The Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage for network security and privacy risks, including, but
not limited to, insurance for data breach or introduction of virus or malicious codes, consumer
notification, whether or not required by law, forensic investigation, public relations and crisis
management and credit or identity monitoring or similar remediation services, unauthorized access,
failure of security information theft, damage to destruction of or alteration of electronic information,
breach of privacy perils, wrongful disclosure and release of private information, collection, or other
negligence in the handling of confidential information, and including coverage for related regulatory
fines, defenses, and penalties allowed by law.
Property Insurance:
The Contractor is fully and solely responsible for any physical loss or damage to all tools, equipment,
construction office trailers and their contents, vehicles or any other personal property utilized in the
performance of the Contractor's work. Contractor agrees to waive its rights of recovery and cause its
insurers, if any, to waive their rights of subrogation against Owner and Company for any such damage or
loss, however caused.
Riggers Liability Insurance:
If any work to be performed involves the rigging, lifting. lowering or moving of property or equipment,
then those parties performing such work shall carry Rigger's Liability Insurance in an amount adequate
to insure against the physical loss or damage to the property or equipment in its care
Aviation Insurance: Applies if scope of work requires the use of aircraft, including helicopters, unmanned aircraft
systems (e.g., drones) and/or fixed-wing aircraft:
Maintain (or require aircraft owner or operator to maintain), and Contractor shall furnish proof of,
Aircraft Liability insurance with minimum limits of $10,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and
property damage of all aircraft.
Unmanned aircraft systems, minimum limits of $2,000,000 for bodily injury, property damage, and
personal injury (including invasion of privacy) for unmanned aircraft systems, and guest voluntary
settlement bodily injury coverage (for any aircraft except unmanned aircraft systems)
* Such policy shall include contractual liability covering all owned and non-owned aircraft
* If the party providing the Aircraft Liability insurance is not Contractor, then Contractor shall
require such party to (a) waive any subrogation rights of recovery they and/or their insurance
carriers may have against County and any other indemnified parties and (b) name County and
such other parties as Additional Insureds
* The Contractor shall (or shall require aircraft owner or operator) to hire, employ, and utilize
pilots certified by the Federal Aviation Administration to operate any such aircraft.
B. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (and any applicable Authority) must be specified in writing as
an Additional Insured on General Liability, Auto Liability and Umbrella Liability policies.
C. Gwinnett County should be provided with a minimum of 30 days advance written notice of
cancellation, material change, or non-renewal of policies required by the contract.
D. Certificate Holder should read:
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30046-6935