Used & Confiscated Firearms for Credit or Swap Buyer: Thierry...

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Aug 12, 2026
Due:	Sep 9, 2026
Agency:	Consolidated Government of Columbus
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	89 - Subsistence (Food)
Solicitation No:	RFB No. 27-0004
Publication URL:	To access bid details, please log in.

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COLUMBUS CONSOL$ID5A0 TED GOVERNMENT

Georgia’s First Consolidated Government

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

PURCHASING DIVISION

Date: August 11, 2026

COLUMBUS CITY HALL

1111 FIRST AVENUE, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31901

P. O. BOX 1340, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31902-1340

706-225-4087 | www.columbusga.org

REQUEST

FOR BIDS:

RFB NO. 27-0004

GENERAL SCOPE

Qualified vendors are invited to submit sealed bids, subject to conditions and instructions

as specified, for the sale of:

USED & CONFISCATED FIREARMS

FOR CREDIT OR SWAP

The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) Police Department is offering used

and confiscated firearms for sale to a licensed firearms dealer who can issue a credit to

purchase or swap for Heckler & Koch MR556 A4 SBR 11” Part No. 81001048 rifles with

accessories.

DUE DATE

SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 – 2:30 PM (Eastern)

Responses must be submitted via OpenBids on or before the due date. A virtual opening will

be held during the 3:00 PM hour of the due date. Responding vendors are not required but

are invited to attend the opening.

If you wish to attend the virtual opening, use one of the Microsoft Teams meeting options: Click

here to join the meeting or call in (audio only) +1 478-239-0725,,855808406# United States,

Macon Phone Conference ID: 855 808 406# Find a local number | Reset PIN. Note: Columbus

Consolidated Government is not responsible for technical issues that may arise during the

virtual opening.

INSPECTION

BID SUBMISSION

REQUIREMENTS

ADDENDA

Inspections will be scheduled by appointment only. Appointments to inspect the

firearms can be scheduled on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Contact: Deputy Chief Ronnie Hastings at 706-225-4035.

DemandStar is now OpenBids

See Appendix A for Submission Requirements, Submission Requirements Checklist,

and OpenBids Registration and Submission Instructions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Purchasing Division will post addenda (if any) for this project at

https://www.columbusga.gov/finance-2/bid-opportunities. It is the vendors’

responsibility to periodically visit the web page for addenda, before the due date and

prior to submitting a proposal.

“NO BID”

RESPONSE

Refer to the form on page 3 if you are not interested in this invitation.

Andrea J. McCorvey

Purchasing Division Manager

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

e-Notification

The City uses the Georgia Procurement Registry e-notification

system. You must register with GA@WORK (formerly Team

Georgia Marketplace) to receive future procurement notifications

via: https://doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/getting-started-supplier.

If you have any questions or encounter any problems while

registering, please contact the State Purchasing Division:

Telephone: 404-657-6000

Email:

procurementhelp@doas.ga.gov

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STATEMENT OF “NO BID”

Complete and return this form immediately if you do NOT intend to Bid:

Email: BidOpportunities@columbusga.org

Attn:

Mail:

Ryky Decembre, Buyer

Columbus Consolidated Government

Purchasing Division

P.O. Box 1340

Columbus, GA 31902-1340

We, the undersigned decline to bid on your RFB No. 27-0004, for USED & CONFISCATED

FIREARMS FOR CREDIT OR SWAP for the following reason(s):

Specifications too "tight", i.e. geared toward one brand or manufacturer only (explain below)

There is insufficient time to respond to the Requests for Bids.

We do not offer this product or service.

We are unable to meet specifications.

We are unable to meet bond requirements.

Specifications are unclear (explain below).

We are unable to meet insurance requirements.

Other (specify below)

Remarks:

COMPANY NAME: ______________________________________________

AGENT: ______________________________________________

DATE: ______________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: ______________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________________

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GENERAL PROVISIONS

The provisions of the Procurement Ordinance for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia as adopted and amended

by Council shall apply to all invitations for bids and award of all contracts and is specifically incorporated herein by this reference.

A copy of the ordinance is on file in the Purchasing Division.

1. TERM “CITY”. The term “City” as used throughout these documents will mean Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia.

2. PREPARATION OF FORM. Bid proposals shall be submitted on the forms provided by the City. All figures must be written in ink or

typewritten. Figures written in pencil or erasures are not acceptable. However, mistakes may be crossed out, corrections inserted adjacent

thereto, initialed in ink by the person signing the proposal. If there are discrepancies between unit prices quoted and extensions, the unit

price will prevail. Failure to properly sign forms, in ink, will render bid incomplete.

3. EXECUTION OF THE BID PROPOSAL. Execution of the bid proposal will indicate the bidder is familiar and in compliance

With all local laws, regulations, ordinances, site inspections, licenses, dray tags, etc.

4. BID DUE DATE. The bid submission must arrive in the Purchasing Division on or before the stated due date and time. Upon

receipt, bids will be time and date stamped. Bids will remain sealed and secured until the stated due date and time for the bid opening.

5. BID OPENING. Bids shall be opened publicly in the presence of one or more witnesses at the time and place stated in the

public notice. The amount of each bid, the bidder's name and such other relevant information as the Purchasing Manager deems appropriate

shall be recorded and retained in accordance with Georgia law. The record and each bid shall be open to the public in accordance with

Article 3. 301A of the Procurement Ordinance (Public Access to Procurement Information).

6. LATE BIDS. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure bids are submitted by the specified due date and time. Bids

received after the stated date and time will be returned, unopened, to the bidder. The official clock to determine the date and time will be

the time/date stamp located in the Finance Department. All bids received will be time and date stamped by the official clock. The City will

not be held responsible for the late delivery of bids due to the U.S. Mail Service, or any other courier service.

7. RECEIPT OF ONE SEALED BID. In the event only one sealed bid is received, no formal bid opening shall take place. First,

the Purchasing Division shall conduct a survey of vendors to inquire of “no bid” responses and non-responsive vendors. If, from the survey,

it is determined by the Purchasing Division that specifications need revision, the one bid received will be returned, unopened, to the

responding vendor, with a letter of explanation and a new bid solicitation prepared. If it is determined that other vendors need to be

contacted, the bid due date will be extended, and the one bid received will remain sealed until the new bid opening date. The vendor

submitting the single bid will receive a letter of explanation.

If it is determined the one bid received is from the only responsive, responsible bidder, then the bid shall be opened by the

Purchasing Division Manager or designee, in the presence of at least one other witness. The single bid will be evaluated by the using

agency for award recommendation.

8. RECEIPT OF TIE BIDS. In the event multiple responsive, responsible bidders are tied for the lowest price and all other terms and

requirements are met by all tied bidders, the award recommendation shall be resolved in the order of the preferences listed below:

1. Award to the local bidder whose principal place of business is located in Columbus, Georgia.

2. Award to bidder previously awarded based on favorable prior experience.

3. Award to bidder whose principal place of business is located in the State of Georgia.

4. If feasible, divide the award equally among the bidders.

5. If it is not feasible to award equally and only two bidders are tied, perform a coin toss in the presence of the two bidders, either in

person or virtually.

6. If the above preferences are insufficient to resolve the tie, all bid responses will be rejected and the bid will be re-advertised.

9. RECEIPT OF MULTIPLE BIDS. Unless otherwise stated in the bid specifications, the City will accept one and only one

bid per vendor. Any unsolicited multiple bid(s) will not be considered. If prior to the bid opening, more than one bid is received from the

same vendor, the following will occur: (1) the bidder will be contacted and required to submit written acknowledgment of the bid to be

considered; (2) the additional bid(s) will be returned to the bidder unopened. If at the bid opening more than one bid is enclosed in a single

bid package, the City will consider the vendor non-responsive and bids will be returned to the bidder.

10. CONDITIONS AND PACKAGING. Unless otherwise defined in the bid specifications, it is understood and agreed that any item offered

or furnished shall be new, in current production and in first class condition, that all containers shall be new and suitable for storage or

shipment, and that prices include standard commercial packaging.

10. FREIGHT/SHIPPING/HANDLING CHARGES. All freight, shipping, and handling charges shall be included in the bid price. The

City will pay no additional charges.

12. CORRECTION OR WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS; CANCELLATION OF AWARDS

Correction or withdrawal of inadvertently erroneous bids before bid opening, or cancellation of awards or contracts based on such bid

mistakes, may be permitted where appropriate. Mistakes discovered before bid opening may be modified or withdrawn by written notice

received in the Purchasing Division.

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

SOLICITATION	DESCRIPTION	DUE DATE
RFB No. 27-0004	Used & Confiscated Firearms for Credit or Swap Buyer: Thierry Decembre Inspections can be scheduled by appointment only from 09:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Eastern) on Thursday, August 27, 2026. See bid document for details.	September 9, 2026 (No later than 2:30 PM)

Used & Confiscated Firearms for Credit or Swap Buyer: Thierry Decembre Inspections can be scheduled by appointment only from 09:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Eastern) on Thursday, August 27, 2026. See bid document for details.

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