Vehicle Utility Boxes

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) FLHSMV-ITB-036-26 on December 9, 2025, seeking bids for the purchase and delivery of vehicle utility boxes designed for various fleet vehicles including Chevrolet Tahoe, Silverado, and Dodge Charger in multiple configurations. The solicitation requires bidders to submit comprehensive proposals including technical compliance and completed price sheets by the deadline of January 12, 2026. The contract terms stipulate delivery within 90 days after the Department’s written request, with deliveries made FOB destination to the Florida Highway Patrol Central Installation Facility in Middleburg, Florida, where inspection and acceptance will also occur. The performance standards emphasize quality, compliance with specifications, and impose financial penalties for substandard performance, including daily and monthly fines and the necessity to submit corrective action plans if needed. Pricing must be firm for an initial four-year term with an option to renew for an additional four years, covering specified quantities for diverse vehicle utility box models and configurations; however, the solicitation package provided serves as a template without disclosed completed pricing. The award methodology favors lowest price with a 5% price preference for Florida-based vendors, though detailed evaluation factors and weighting are not explicitly defined. The contract incorporates standard Florida state procurement clauses including termination rights, indemnification, anti-discrimination compliance aligned with Title VI, VII, and ADA provisions, public records statutes, and cybersecurity requirements consistent with state security policies. Key administration details are limited, with the project’s point of contact named as Katie Downey. The contract documentation outlines mandatory submission forms, certifications for business enterprises participation, compliance with anti-human trafficking and scrutinized companies lists, and contract amendments requiring mutual written agreement. Overall, this solicitation establishes a structured procurement process for securing durable, specification-compliant vehicle utility boxes for FLHSMV’s fleet with clearly defined delivery, acceptance, and performance conditions, leveraging state-specific contract clauses and protections.