2-Door Coupe with Upfit

The Texas Department of Public Safety is requesting bids on 14 two-door coupes with black and white law enforcement patrol upfits under IFB 405-26R0017291, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time and anticipated award October 2, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or through the DPS Online Bid Room. HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) subcontracting requirements apply.

The base vehicle must be a 2026 or newer Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, or comparable two-door high-performance coupe with a V8 engine rated at minimum 475 horsepower, 10-speed automatic transmission, and minimum 16-gallon fuel capacity. Safety features include pre-collision assistance with automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane-keeping system, rear-view camera, and parking sensors. Law enforcement upfit includes vinyl hood wrap, dual siren speakers, grille and rocker panel lights, overhead light bar with controller, dual antennas, gun lock and mount, console equipment tray with fuse blocks, radio and lighting control heads, laptop floor mount with docking station, and police camera system with wireless video transfer. Vehicles shall be delivered F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid, new with all standard manufacturer features, three ignition keys with three fobs, and an extended five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Pre-delivery service includes fluid level checks and minimum quarter-tank fuel level.

The contract term commences on the effective date of the purchase order and expires one year from that date; DPS reserves the right to extend for an additional six-month period at the same rates. Delivery is required to 5710 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78752. All bids are valid for 180 days following the solicitation opening date and are subject to evaluation under the best value standard. Bidders must provide evidence of financial stability through audited financial statements, D&B reports, or detailed financial statements compiled by independent CPAs. Mandatory Pricing Schedule submissions must include all costs, fees, licenses, and expenses with no minimum guarantee. Contract administrator is Olivia Sungino; contract monitor is Arianna Krause.