R24-077DS - CSPD Soft Body Armor and Load Bearing Vest Carrier

The City of Colorado Springs (City), on behalf of the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for soft body armor with internal/concealed carrier; and, load bearing vest options.

For each, it is the CSPD’s intent to purchase the solution that provides optimum protection with a high degree of wearability. Bidders can submit proposals for soft body armor, load bearing vest carriers, or both.     

The CSPD is an organization of approximately 1,100 employees.  Approximately 850 of these employees are in positions that are issued body armor.  Quantities of vests purchased each year are based upon the frequency and size of recruit classes held; the number of vests required to be replaced due to warranty expiration; and, the frequency of employees transferring into rotating positions.   
In 2025, the CSPD expects to purchase approximately 400 soft body armor vests.