Law Enforcement and Response Vehicles

The Department of Law Enforcement in Hawaii is soliciting bids for a range of law enforcement and response vehicles under solicitation number B26003190, with a submission deadline of June 11, 2026. The contract encompasses multiple vehicle types including police utility patrol vehicles, slick top units, tactical response SUVs, fire marshall trucks, and fire marshall rear shells, all requiring compliance with detailed technical specifications such as a minimum 7,000 lbs GVWR, 4-wheel drive, 8-cylinder gasoline engines with at least 300 HP and torque, or a turbocharged diesel powertrain for the fire marshall truck. All vehicles must be 2026 model year or newer and meet or exceed manufacturer standards as outlined in brochures, with warranty coverage of at least 36 months or 36,000 miles for standard components, 60 months or 100,000 miles for powertrain, and 60 months or 60,000 miles for corrosion protection. Vendors must submit detailed bid specifications for each line item they intend to bid, and submissions will be evaluated against pass/fail gates that require technical compliance, adherence to minimum specifications, and verification of Oahu-based upfitting locations along with required certifications, including Whelen Engineering WEVT distributor status. The contract mandates that all vehicles be delivered within 120 days of award at locations in Oahu, Hawaii, with full operational readiness and compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and EPA regulations. Award decisions are contingent on funding availability, and the final quantity of vehicles awarded may vary by line item. Contractors must maintain a permanent physical presence in Hawaii, provide current state certifications including a Certificate of Compliance from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and secure tax clearances from both the State of Hawaii and the IRS. Cost or pricing data must be submitted and certified for any contract exceeding $100,000, and all records relating to performance must be retained for three years after final payment with rights for state audit. The contractor is responsible for all personnel qualifications, ensuring no discrimination in hiring or performance, and must implement technological safeguards to protect any state-provided proprietary or personal information. Full acceptance of delivered vehicles rests with the Department’s Officer in Charge, and all equipment must meet ANSI and OSHA safety requirements. Invoicing requires original documentation cert