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City of Fort Collins — Police
Bid #5993
Frequently Asked Questions
The following is intended to provide additional information to bidders concerning
frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the bid proposal for SWAT and Patrol
Rifles for the Fort Collins Police.
Q: What is a Y-mount 3 rail attachment system?
A: This is an aftermarket fore -end available from Colt that is a standard fore -end
with 3 short (approximately 2 inch long) rails mounted on either side of the fore -
end and on the bottom. If looking down the sight line of the rifle the rails would be
mounted at the 10 o'clock, 2 o'clock, and 6 o'clock positions. Please submit the
product that you feel most closely matches this configuration and note any
exceptions.
Q: AR rifles do not typically have an ambidextrous bolt release. Does someone
make one?
A: We are not particularly aware of one available for AR rifles. One of the things we
are looking for is the most ambidextrous features available because we have
many left hand shooters and we want our training to be as consistent as
possible. If the rifle you are submitting a bid for does not have this feature, simply
indicate so on the bid form. You will not be eliminated from the process solely for
not meeting this spec. We will consider all responsive and responsible bids, and
determine the one that most closely matches our needs.
Q: If our rifles come with one magazine standard, should I only indicate 2
magazines as an item on the bid?
A: We require a total of three (3) magazines for each rifle we purchase. Bidders are
to fill in the Unit Price and the Extended Price for the magazines in the
appropriate space under the groups PATROL UNIT RIFLES and SWAT UNIT
RIFLES on the Bid Sheet.
Q: If I check "No" on one of the bid specifications will I be automatically ruled out of
the process?
A: No. The bids will be evaluated for Best Value to the City; i.e., how many
specifications they were able to meet without exception, compared to cost. We
encourage all vendors to submit the product(s) that they feel most closely fits the
listed Bid Specification.