Multiple Vendor - Aftermarket Upfitting Services for Fleet Equipment and Vehicles

The City of Fort Myers, Florida is requesting submittals for Multiple Vendor – Aftermarket Upfitting Services for Fleet Equipment and Vehicles under ITB 26-063, with proposals due August 20, 2026. This is a non-exclusive, multiple-vendor contract allowing the City to award and task individual vendors based on project requirements and competitive pricing for upfitting work on an as-needed basis.

The scope encompasses furnishing, installation, modification, and repair of aftermarket accessories and specialty equipment for light-duty, medium-duty, heavy-duty, and specialty fleet vehicles, including emergency lighting, dash cameras, mobile radio equipment, backup cameras, toolboxes, ladder racks, bed liners, vehicle wraps, utility bodies, service bodies, flatbeds, lift gates, hydraulic equipment, and electrical and mechanical services. The contractor must acknowledge service requests within one business day, provide estimated completion timelines, prioritize emergency requests, and furnish all materials unless otherwise specified. All work must comply with manufacturer specifications and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA and DOT requirements. A minimum one-year warranty on workmanship is required for all installations, with manufacturer warranties passed through to the City.

The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals upon mutual agreement. The City retains the right to cancel or terminate. Compensation is based on a Bid Schedule or Schedule of Values submitted by the contractor, with invoicing permitted monthly for completed work and payment due within forty-five calendar days of an acceptable invoice. The City will not commence work without a written Notice to Proceed and purchase order.

The contractor must maintain Florida professional licensing, workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence, commercial automobile liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit, and garage keeper's liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000. All policies must name the City as an additional insured. The contractor must comply with E-Verify requirements and Florida public records law. The City reserves the right to perform similar services using qualified City employees or other procurement methods for work with expected costs under $50,000.