2025-02 ford interceptor police emergency equipment

The City of Sandersville, Georgia, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive police emergency equipment procurement involving three 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles. The bid encompasses the purchase and complete installation of specialized emergency response equipment, including 55" mPOWER lightbars, hide-a-blast headlight and side panel lights, LED fixtures, sirens, speakers, vehicle interior modifications, weapon racks, and laptop mounts. Bidders must submit three copies of their sealed proposal by May 6th, 2025, at 3:00 PM to the City Hall Conference Room, with all documentation clearly marked "POLICE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT". The bid requires a detailed equipment list with total cost of equipment and installation, projected start date, equipment feature descriptions, and warranty information. Potential vendors must submit any questions in writing by April 29th, 2025, with potential answers to be posted as addendums on the city's website. Evaluation criteria include comprehensive equipment specifications, total cost, installation quality, warranty coverage, and compliance with all specified requirements.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must provide documentation verifying their legal status, including an O.C.G.A. 50-36-1(e)(2) Affidavit confirming citizenship or legal residency status. Vendors must complete a W-9 form and demonstrate capability to fully outfit the police vehicles with standardized emergency response equipment. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid suggests the city is seeking to modernize and standardize its police vehicle emergency equipment infrastructure. The City of Sandersville reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, indicating flexibility in the procurement process. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the equipment specifications suggests a substantial investment in upgrading the city's law enforcement vehicle capabilities.