SLED Opportunity · ARIZONA · CITY OF TEMPE
AI Summary
City of Tempe seeks qualified companies to supply new AR-15 type rifles and Glock handguns for police use, including trade-in of surplus firearms. Proposals accepted for any or all items with awards based on best value.
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish contracts with one or more qualified companies to furnish 45 AR-15 type 5.56 short barrel (SBR) semi-automatic rifles and 35 Glock 17 Gen 6 and 35 Glock 17T MOS Gen5s handguns. All items purchased under any resultant contract(s) shall be furnished as new. No used or refurbished items will be considered. The City is also including a substantial number of surplus rifles and handguns as trade-in with this purchase. Companies may bid on any or all of the new or surplus items listed. The City reserves the right to award by line item, group or by total in whatever combination derives the best value.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 13th 2026, 4:00 PM MST | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jul 27th 2026, 5:00 PM MST | N/A |
| Upcoming | Public Bid Opening | Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/243562452880016?p=jcjt0FLEfE5HWR1jHz Meeting ID: 243 562 452 880 016 Passcode: ot3Z5Cr3 ________________________________________ Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 480-498-8745,,953305268# United States, Phoenix Find a local number Phone conference ID: 953 305 268# | Aug 12th 2026, 3:00 PM MST - Aug 12th 2026, 3:15 PM MST | No |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Aug 12th 2026, 3:00 PM MST | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFP 27-029 - to be completed and submitted | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
| Attachment A - Surplus Rifles | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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