Emergency Vehicle Equipment -

The State of Kansas Department of Administration is conducting a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) for Emergency Vehicle Equipment and Installation/Uninstallation Services, seeking to establish a pool of vendors for law enforcement and emergency vehicle equipment across Kansas and its political subdivisions. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of vehicle equipment categories including lighting, sirens, interior and exterior equipment, vehicle-mounted items, custom manufacturing, and related installation/removal services. Vendors must provide detailed pricing information with manufacturer names, model numbers, base list prices, percentage discounts, and hourly labor rates, with an expectation of providing a standard discount percentage off MSRP. The solicitation (Event EVT0010386) is open from July 3, 2025, to August 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with the resulting contract running through June 30, 2029. Bidders are required to have installation facilities within Kansas and commit to completing vehicle installations within a two-week period. Evaluation criteria include comprehensive catalog information, discounts for multiple equipment manufacturers, and preference for vendors with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

The RFP includes several set-aside and preference provisions for specific business types, including opportunities for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, State Use Purchases, and Certified Businesses. Participating vendors must submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate, complete various compliance forms related to Immigration Reform, Sexual Harassment, and Boycott of Israel, and verify employment eligibility. An administrative fee of 1% will be charged on all purchases, and vendors must submit quarterly sales reports. The procurement is designed to serve various political subdivisions including counties, cities, school districts, airport authorities, and other local government entities, with Sedgwick County and Wathena City specifically mentioned as potential participating jurisdictions. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the broad scope of emergency vehicle equipment and multi-year contract duration suggests a potentially significant procurement opportunity. The state reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, waive technicalities, and modify criteria during the procurement process, using US Dollars as the sole acceptable currency.