SUPPLY AND DELIVER UP TO SIX (6) NEW POLICE PACKAGE SUV

The contract calls for the supply and delivery of up to six new police-package SUVs, specifying the latest available model year equipped with a V6 engine, automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. Vehicles must include enhanced safety features such as rear collision protection, occupant structural reinforcement with side impact protection, steel protection plates in front seatbacks, blind spot detection, pre-collision assist with active braking, and a rear door lock inoperable feature. Additional law enforcement-specific attributes include a police engine idle option allowing the engine to run after the key is removed, fiber glass rear seats, and a trailer hitch. The vehicles will also feature standard amenities like power driver seats, air conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity, keyless entry, reverse sensing systems with a backup camera viewable via the rearview mirror, and vinyl/clothes seat coverings in a black color. Tires must not exceed 18 inches with steel wheels, and each vehicle should be delivered with a full tank of fuel and include any available warranties. The tender, issued by the Cape Breton Regional Municipality under the Government of Canada, was posted on May 5, 2026, with a response deadline of June 4, 2026. Interested parties are directed to obtain detailed tender documents and any addenda through the Nova Scotia Procurement Portal, as the posted notices may not reflect all amendments. No cost or payment terms are associated with acquiring the documents. The contract focuses on meeting the specific operational and safety needs of police service vehicles, integrating modern technological and functional requirements while ensuring compliance with detailed specifications for durability and performance in law enforcement contexts.