ARMORED RESCUE VEHICLE

The City of Richmond Police Department is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for the procurement of one new, current-production Armored Rescue Vehicle. This purpose-built, rifle-resistant platform is designed for critical incident response, tactical operations, and the protected transport of up to twelve personnel, including police, fire, and medical staff, as well as victims. The vehicle must feature 4x4 mobility, heavy-duty suspension, run-flat systems, and a suite of integrated equipment including a hydraulic breaching system, 360-degree cameras, California-compliant emergency lighting, and casualty loading capabilities. Proposers must be manufacturers or authorized dealers with at least three years of experience in armored public-safety vehicles and provide three agency references from the last five years. The contract will be awarded based on the best overall value, evaluated through a weighted scoring system: technical compliance and vehicle capability (35 points), ballistic protection and safety testing (35 points), manufacturer experience and reliability (15 points), and price and lifecycle cost (15 points). Qualifying Richmond vendors may receive up to three additional points. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids system by December 1, 2026. The successful contractor will be required to provide a performance bond, meet City Type 1 insurance requirements, and comply with various local mandates, including the City Sanctuary City Compliance Statement and living wage requirements. Final acceptance is contingent upon a City inspection for conformity with specifications, with any identified deficiencies to be corrected by the contractor within 14 calendar days at no additional cost.