03. Appendix B.xlsx

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) Questions and Answers template document issued by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Criminal Investigations Division, for law enforcement vehicle upfitting services. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive upfitting services including emergency lighting, sirens, communication equipment, and other law enforcement-specific equipment installations on new and used vehicles, with the Department anticipating a minimum of 20 vehicles per fiscal year. Vendors must submit responses by March 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with public bid opening scheduled for 3:30 PM the same day in Tallahassee or via conference call. The initial contract term is three years from execution date, with options to renew for up to three additional years based on satisfactory performance and available funding. A mandatory questions deadline of February 13, 2026, was established for vendor inquiries, and notice of intent to award is scheduled for April 3, 2026.

Evaluation of proposals will be based on the contractor's part markup percentage above manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) and hourly labor rate for installation services, with the lowest combined score receiving the award. Contractors must maintain a service location within 20 miles of the Department's headquarters in Tallahassee, provide all necessary equipment, supplies, and labor, and deliver a 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty on all services and installations with complimentary repairs and parts replacement. A mandatory $200,000 commercial general liability insurance policy is required. Financial penalties include $2,100 per missed biannual meeting and five percent invoice deductions for failure to accept delivery or complete work on schedule, with additional five percent deductions for every seven calendar days of delay. All respondents must complete mandatory certifications including Florida Department of State registration, E-Verify enrollment, and verification of non-participation in boycotts of Israel and absence from state vendor lists. No incumbent contractor is identified, and funding is contingent upon annual legislative appropriation.