2023 Durango Pursuit Vehicles

The City of Warren in Macomb County, Michigan is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB-W-1149) for the procurement of four (4) 2023 Dodge Durango AWD Pursuit Vehicles for the Warren Police Department. The electronic bid solicitation requires vendors to submit proposals through the BidNet (MITN) Procurement System by 12:30 PM EST on February 21, 2024, with a public bid opening scheduled via Zoom at 1:00 PM EST the same day. The specific procurement involves detailed vehicle configurations for the Durango Pursuit Vehicle AWD (Model WDEE75), which includes precise specifications for engine, color, interior options, and special equipment. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including parts manuals and references, and comply with all specified conditions. The City will evaluate bids based on multiple factors including price, product availability, location, and quality, with a preference for vendors who can fully meet the technical specifications of the pursuit vehicle.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with E-Verify requirements and non-discrimination clauses. Payment terms are established at 45 days, and successful bidders are expected to deliver vehicles within 30 days of receiving a city-issued purchase order. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement involves four vehicles, suggesting a moderate-scale municipal fleet investment. The bid includes provisions for potential fleet purchase incentives and government-specific options, which may provide additional value to the winning vendor. Interested suppliers must be qualified dealers capable of meeting the precise technical requirements for a law enforcement pursuit vehicle, with the ability to electronically submit bids through the designated procurement system.