Electric Motorcycles for St. Cloud Police Department

The City of St. Cloud, Florida, located in Polk County, is seeking to procure five electric motorcycles for its police department through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2024-192. The specific procurement targets five Zero Motorcycles patrol fleet, police and authority motorcycles or equivalent, with detailed technical requirements including a city range of 155 miles for the DSRP model and 97 miles for the FXP model. Performance specifications mandate specific peak torque, peak power, and top speed metrics, with vehicles required to be in black/white color and feature city-approved police logos. The motorcycles must meet the manufacturer's police/law enforcement build/trim package and include a comprehensive five-year extended warranty covering parts, labor, and maintenance. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid demonstration on January 30, 2025, at 9:00 am, a deadline for questions on February 4, 2025, and a response deadline of February 11, 2025, at 10:00 am. Bids must be submitted electronically through the city's procurement portal, with final delivery expected by April 30, 2025.

The solicitation appears to be partially or fully grant-funded, which introduces additional federal procurement requirements including equal opportunity employment and domestic preference regulations. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, bidders must comply with comprehensive federal procurement standards. The project requires vendors to demonstrate compliance with specific technical specifications and warranty requirements, suggesting a competitive selection process focused on meeting precise operational needs of the St. Cloud Police Department. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement involves five high-performance electric motorcycles with advanced law enforcement specifications. Potential respondents must be prepared to meet strict technical requirements, provide comprehensive warranty coverage, and navigate complex federal procurement guidelines. The project represents a significant investment in modernizing the police department's vehicle fleet with environmentally conscious, technologically advanced electric motorcycles designed specifically for law enforcement operational requirements.