Emergency Equipment Repairs for Police Vehicles

The City of Warwick's Police Department Automotive Division is seeking a qualified vendor to perform emergency equipment repairs and installations for their police vehicle fleet through Bid2026-266. The procurement focuses on comprehensive repair services for emergency vehicle equipment, including light bars, sirens, radio systems, prisoner containment modules, shotgun/rifle racks, and radar systems across Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge vehicles. Vendors must be certified to repair emergency equipment from manufacturers like Whelen Engineering, Federal Signal, Sound Off, and Code 3, with specific requirements for providing manufacturer warranties and stocking comparable products. The bid is scheduled for public opening on November 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a proposed contract term of two years from February 10, 2026, through February 9, 2028, and a potential one-year extension option. Evaluation criteria include pricing structure, with specified hourly rates for emergency repairs (4-hour response) and non-emergency repairs (24-hour response), as well as vendor certification and product availability.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide a $1 million Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Warwick as an additional insured and potentially submit a Certificate of Good Standing. The City reserves the right to award contracts through multiple purchasing consortiums, including RI State MPA, NASPO, MHEC, Sourcewell, OMNIA Opus, and GBPC, which suggests flexibility in contract award and potential expanded procurement opportunities. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the repair services and multi-year contract duration indicates a significant potential contract value. The City also retains the right to reject any bids or terminate the contract with 30-day notice, providing additional flexibility in the procurement process. Prospective vendors should carefully review the complete bid specifications and be prepared to meet the technical and insurance requirements outlined in the solicitation.