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Strafford County approves bid waiver for 18 fitted ballistic vests for sheriff's staff
Summary
The commission approved a bid waiver and authorized the sheriff or designee to finalize purchase details for 18 fitted ballistic vests and plates, citing staff safety and a roughly $20,000 budget available to cover the purchase. Commissioners discussed per-vest pricing and retaining expired vests for backups.
Strafford County commissioners voted to waive formal bidding and authorize the sheriff's office to purchase 18 fitted ballistic vests and accompanying plates to replace gear reaching the end of its recommended service life.
Sheriff's office staff explained the purchase will replace vests that carry a 2025 end-of-life date and recommended fitted…
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