The City of Wilmington is soliciting sealed bids for the supply of 34 specific leather‑gear uniform accessories for its Police Department. The solicitation requires exact manufacturer, model, and part numbers with no substitutions, and specifies delivery windows of two weeks for small orders and 30 days for larger orders. Bidders must provide unit prices, a one‑year warranty, and meet extensive insurance, E‑Verify, and minority‑business participation requirements. The contract is a three‑year, low‑volume procurement with an estimated annual quantity of roughly 733 items.
• Exact‑specification items (handcuff cases, holsters, belt keepers, OC pouches, badge holders, etc.) with no brand substitutions allowed.
• Contract term July 1 2026 – June 30 2029; bids due May 29 2026 3:00 PM; 90‑day bid validity.
• Requires registration in NC, non‑collusion affidavit, E‑Verify compliance (if ≥25 employees), and insurance (CGL ≥$1 M, Workers’ Comp, Business Auto).