RPC Marked Police Vehicles

Solicitation B2626174 is a requirements contract issued by the City of Philadelphia Procurement Department for the supply of marked police vehicles for the Department of Fleet Services. The scope involves providing manufacturer-certified, first-level four-door police package vehicles, with reference models including the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevy Silverado, Ford Interceptor Utility, Ford F150 Police Responder, Ford Expedition SSV, Dodge Durango, and RAM 1500 Special Service. Vehicles must meet DFS Spec Code 25026POLICERPCb.25, featuring engines of at least 3.3 Liter Flex-Fuel, heavy-duty suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and specific roof-mounted LED lighting and warning systems. All after-market up-fitters must be pre-approved by DFS and meet minimum OEM specifications. The contract has an initial term of twelve months with options for four additional one-year renewals. Awards will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible seller per manufacturer, provided the bidder quotes on all items within a section. Evaluation includes a preference for Local Business Entities (LBE), with price adjustments of 5% or 10% applied to determine the lowest bidder. Bidders must submit quotes electronically via PHLContracts by 10:30 AM on the opening date, including required documentation such as a Consent and Authorization form, certificate of insurance, and bid security. Key performance requirements include a mandatory pilot inspection at the manufacturing plant funded by the successful bidder and the provision of operational training for City employees within 30 days of the first unit's acceptance. Deliveries are to be made to Department of Fleet Services Shop 415 in Philadelphia within 30 days of a request, with liquidated damages of 5% of the unit price applicable for late deliveries. Successful sellers must also provide a slavery era records affidavit and demographic data regarding their executive board.