Law Enforcement Vehicle Upfitting - Dodge Durango

Van Zandt County, Texas is seeking proposals for law enforcement vehicle upfitting services through RFP #C2360-25-013, specifically targeting the commercial modification of two 2024 Dodge Durango patrol vehicles. The procurement requires a comprehensive upfitting solution that includes furnishing all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, and labor for installing law enforcement-specific components such as light bars, sirens, radios, and antennas. Contractors must complete the entire upfitting process within 60 calendar days of contract award and maintain a facility located within a 50-mile radius of the Walker County Constable Precinct 4 office in New Waverly, TX. The evaluation criteria for this opportunity is multi-faceted, with weight distribution as follows: cost proposal (30%), time of completion (30%), proximity to Precinct 4 (20%), project approach (10%), experience/qualifications (5%), and references (5%). Key proposal submission dates include a question submission deadline of February 12, 2025, and the final proposal due date of February 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM CT, with anticipated Commissioner's Court approval expected in March 2025.

The Request for Proposal does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or restricted participation for specific types of organizations. Contractors must provide a minimum 365-day warranty on all completed work and maintain specific insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($500,000 per occurrence/$5,000,000 aggregate), and commercial automobile liability ($300,000 combined single limit). Financial penalties are structured as liquidated damages of $50 per day per vehicle for delays beyond the established completion deadline. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, pricing must comprehensively cover equipment, shipping to the contractor's facility, upfitting services, and associated labor costs. Payment terms are standardized at net 30 days upon receipt of a correct invoice, providing clear financial expectations for potential bidders. The opportunity represents a straightforward procurement for specialized law enforcement vehicle modification services with well-defined performance and financial parameters.