Total Vehicle Upfitting Services

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Florida Highway Patrol, is soliciting bids under solicitation number FLHSMV-ITB-028-27 for Total Vehicle Upfitting Services. The agency intends to award contracts for eleven FHP Troop locations to responsible and responsive bidders who provide the lowest Grand Total Price per location. A five percent price preference is available for bidders whose principal place of business is within Florida. Bids must be submitted electronically by November 16, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time, and must include a bidder information form, price sheet, manufacturer authorization letters, a facility map, and various state certifications regarding forced labor and vendor status. Contractors must operate facilities within specific Florida counties designated for each troop and complete all vehicle upfitting within 30 days of taking possession. Technical requirements include having at least one ASE-certified technician on staff. The Department maintains strict quality control, requiring vehicles to be undamaged and fully compliant with all specifications before final acceptance and payment. Corrective actions for deficiencies must be initiated within two hours for on-site issues or seven business days for off-site corrections. Administrative requirements include submitting monthly invoices by the 15th of the following month, with payments generally issued within 40 days of approval. Contractors are required to maintain Garage Liability and Garage-keepers Legal Liability Insurance covering the actual cash value of the vehicles. Additionally, vendors must comply with the Driver Privacy Protection Act and other non-discrimination laws. The contract is subject to annual legislative appropriation and may be terminated at will by the Department with 30 days' notice.