2023 Police Vest Bid-Body Armor

The City of Dothan, Alabama awarded a contract for the purchase of police‑grade body‑armor vests and related carriers. The solicitation called for Level I and Level II vests with annual quantities of roughly 30 vests plus 30 extra concealable carriers and a single tactical carrier. After competitive bidding, Galls was selected as the awardee. The contract is a sealed‑bid, unit‑price procurement with no stated renewal or option periods. • Scope: Level I and Level II body‑armor vests, two concealable carriers per vest, additional carriers, and one tactical carrier. • Quantity: Approx. 30 Level I vests + 30 extra carriers + 1 tactical carrier (annual). • Award: Galls (single‑source award) with unit prices around $660 per vest, $95 per extra carrier, and $189 for the tactical carrier. • Timeline: Bids closed 9 Sept 2023; award issued 3 Oct 2023.