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This Solicitation opportunity from Dept Of Public Safety was posted on April 15, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

OSHP EPU Armored Vehicles

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SRC0000036933State & Local

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This solicitation seeks to establish a contract for the purchase of two armored 2026 Chevrolet Suburban LT vehicles equipped with IAC Armoring level B6+ Gold Armoring Packages for the Executive Protection Unit of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. These vehicles are intended for the daily transportation of the Governor, First Lady, Lieutenant Governor, and other dignitaries. The procurement allows for brand name or approved equal specifications, requiring bidders to provide detailed written justification for any alternate items offered. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total cost of mandatory items. While delivery and shipping are listed as optional items, they will not be factored into the evaluation or award determination. Recent amendments to the solicitation have extended the inquiry period and closing date, introduced additional optional payment terms, and separated vehicle costs to allow for inspections in Central Ohio. All bids must be submitted through the OhioBuys Supplier Portal by the specified deadline.

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Purchase of two armored 2026 Chevrolet Suburbans for Ohio Executive Protection Unit.

Agency

Dept Of Public Safety

Place of Performance

OH, USA

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INSTRUCTIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BIDDING - Ohio Department of Public Safety

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Standard Terms and Conditions 3-31-25

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DPSXXXXXX Ohio State Highway Patrol Contract Agreement

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AgencyDept Of Public Safety
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Dept Of Public Safety
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***Amendment issued to include additional optional payment terms. All other specifications, requirements, terms, and conditions remain unchanged. ***Amendment issued to extend inquiry period and closing date.***Amendment issued to seperate cost of vehicles and allow for inspection in Central Ohio. All other specifications, requirements, terms, and conditions remain unchanged. BACKGROUND & OVERVIEW: The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a contract for the purchase of two (2) armored Chevrolet Suburban LT vehicles for the Executive Protection Unit (ODPS/OSHP). These vehicles will provide daily transportation for the Governor, First Lady, Lieutenant Governor, and other dignitaries.
CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY: See attached (ad hoc) solicitation document/contract draft for specifications, requirements, terms and conditions. If selected, bidder shall execute contract document (items in red will be changed prior to award). INVITATION TO BID INSTRUCTIONS: Instructions, Terms and Conditions for Bidding (revised 01/29/26, attached) apply to this solicitation.STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The State of Ohio Standard Terms and Conditions (revised 03/31/25, attached) apply to this solicitation and will govern any resulting Contract.BRAND NAME OR APPROVED EQUAL SPECIFICATIONS:The products in this solicitation are being bid as BRAND NAME OR APPROVED EQUAL. For items designated “Brand Name or Approved Equal,” bidders offering alternate items must provide detailed written justification in their bid for each alternate item offered on how the item offered is equal to the item specified. Based on the written justification provided, the State will determine if the item offered is equal to the brand name item named and if to issue an “approved” determination for the item. The decision of the State in this regard shall be final.EVALUATION: Bids will be evaluated in accordance with ORC 125.07. The State will multiply the bid prices by the estimated usage listed in the bid for all mandatory items only and then add each of the totals together to arrive at a total for evaluation purposes. Optional items, if offered, will not be considered in the evaluation or award determination.CONTRACT AWARD: The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the lowest lot total for mandatory items only. The low lot total will be determined by multiplying the unit prices by the estimated usage listed in the bid for mandatory items and then adding each of the totals together. Failure to bid all mandatory items may result in the bidder being deemed not responsive. Optional items will not affect the evaluation or award.OHIOBUYS TRAINING MATERIALS: OhioBuys training materials can be located at this site https://procure.ohio.gov/bidders-and-suppliers/resources/Bidder+and+Supplier+Training/02_OB+training To participate or submit an inquiry for this RFx, you need to be registered in the OhioBuys Supplier Portal. Suppliers are not required at this time to be registered in OAKS. If you have a need to seek technical support, clearly specify you need access to an active Ohio Buys solicitation. Technical Support 1-877-644-6771If there is a need for technical support during your proposal submission in the last 48 hours prior to the submissions, contact +1 (555) 000-0000. This number is for OhioBuys solicitation technical questions only; there will not be any questions answered regarding the solicitation.
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Items 1 | Required Item | Chevrolet Suburban LT (2026) | Estimated usage: 2.00000 | Unit: Each 3 | Optional Item | Optional: Delivery/Shipping | Estimated usage: 2.00000 | Unit: Each 2 | Required Item | IAC Armoring level B6+ Gold Armoring Package (Items 1-4) | Estimated usage: 2.00000 | Unit: Each

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