Jotto Desk Partitions for Law Enforcement Vehicles

Greenville County Fleet Management in South Carolina has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) #26093 for the purchase of Jotto Desk Partitions specifically designed for law enforcement vehicles, released on March 6, 2026. The procurement seeks 17 units each of three distinct Jotto Desk partition components for 2020+ Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles: Part #475-0065 (Space Creator Partition with Full Window and Safety Screen), Part #475-1401 (Window Barrier and Door Control Covers), and Part #475-0923 (Rear Mesh Partition with Replacement Bio Seat). No substitutions are permitted to maintain fleet uniformity. The sealed bid submission deadline is March 13, 2026 at 3:00 pm via the County's online procurement portal, with a question submission deadline of March 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm. Bids will be publicly opened on March 13, 2026, with a tentative award date of March 16, 2026 and purchase order issuance scheduled for March 23, 2026. Vendors must submit pricing on a unit basis for each item with lead times and freight charges listed separately, plus applicable South Carolina sales and use tax at 6%, with all pricing firm and based on 30-day payment terms. Evaluation will be conducted in two phases: responsiveness to the IFB (pass/fail, weighted at 9.2 percent) and cost (0-100 points, weighted at 90.8 percent). Vendors must provide company background information, manufacturer's warranty details, and at least three references with contact information for similar work performed.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations, disadvantaged enterprises, or small business classifications, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Responders must submit required compliance certifications including illegal immigration reform act compliance, South Carolina law clause acknowledgment, conflict of interest statement, non-collusion certification, and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance confirmation, along with a County Substitute W-9 form. Insurance requirements include comprehensive general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and statutory worker's compensation coverage with the County named as additional insured. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents, though the contract involves 51 total units (17 units of each of three part numbers) for law enforcement fleet vehicles. The County reserves the right to award in whole or in part and to reject any or all bids.