Mid Size SUV PIU (BPD)

The City of Boston Procurement Department is requesting bids for one new mid-size SUV configured as a Police Incident Unit for the Boston Police Department, with sealed bids due October 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT and delivery required by October 19, 2026.

The vehicle must be a Ford Pursuit Interceptor Utility AWD Hybrid marked K8A, equipped with a 3.3L V6 hybrid engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and charcoal black cloth interior. Paint options are Oxford white, blue, or gray. The scope includes mandatory installation of firearm storage systems, telecommunications equipment (dual main circuit breakers with 100 AMP and subordinate 40 AMP and 30 AMP auto-reset configurations, fuse blocks, Gamber Johnson console with CF-33 laptop docking station, Brother PJ-883 printer, Federal Signal Pathfinder PF200S17-BOS17 LED lightbar, Federal ES100 speakers, dual Panorama roof antennas, and Sierra Wireless XR60 modem powered by Verizon), auxiliary lighting, and prisoner compartment configurations. All wiring must use stranded American Wire Gauge with color-coded specifications (red for power, black for ground); snap-lock and insulation-piercing connectors are prohibited. Equipment locations must be finalized with BPD Telecom prior to installation, and lightbar programming by Federal Signal representatives cannot be adjusted thereafter. Delivery must be complete, serviced, and ready-to-operate within 120 days from purchase order award, coordinated through Sean Sullivan, Director of Fleet Management at 857-300-7725 (Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM).

Warranty requirements include full, no-cost, 100% parts and labor coverage during the manufacturer warranty period with pickup and delivery included, three-year warranty on allied equipment, and extended coverage: 60 months/100,000 miles premium care with zero deductible, 36-month/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper, 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain, 60-month unlimited-distance corrosion perforation, and 60-month/60,000-mile roadside assistance. The contractor must enable City technicians to perform warranty work and factory recalls in-house with specified labor and parts reimbursement rates.

The contract term is one year. Award is contingent upon availability of appropriation and will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. Bidders must complete a mandatory compliance document and provide manufacturer literature highlighting compliance locations. The City is exempt from federal excise taxes and Massachusetts sales and use taxes. All bid responses are subject to Massachusetts Public Records Law.