Five Police Interceptors

Anderson County Government, through its Sheriff's Office, is seeking to procure five new 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles under Bid #2604. The procurement is specifically for law enforcement purposes and requires vehicles with precise specifications, including a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine, all-wheel drive, and Iconic Silver Metallic color. Key vehicle requirements include an 8" color center stack display, 12.3" police instrument cluster, 50-state emissions system, 100-watt siren/speaker prep kit, and advanced safety features like BLIS. The bid was issued on September 15, 2025, with bid submissions due by 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on October 1, 2025, at the Anderson County Purchasing Office in Clinton, Tennessee. Evaluation criteria will focus on specification compliance, price competitiveness, delivery time, and vendor performance history. Vendors must provide a unit price per vehicle, inclusive of delivery, title, and documentation fees.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Warranty requirements are comprehensive, mandating a minimum 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance coverage. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement involves five vehicles, suggesting a potentially significant investment for the county's law enforcement fleet. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. The bid appears to be a straightforward vehicle replacement procurement aimed at maintaining and updating the Anderson County Sheriff's Department's patrol vehicle fleet with modern, high-performance law enforcement vehicles.