PS Police Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle (9C1 PPV)

The Equipment Leasing Authority (ELA) of the City of Pittsburgh is soliciting bids for one Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle (9C1 PPV) for the Bureau of Police SWAT division, with the procurement opportunity spanning Allegheny County and Philadelphia City jurisdictions. The solicitation, identified as Cooperative Solicitation #2025-ECOOP-264, seeks a 2025 model year Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD vehicle with specific law enforcement requirements, including a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and 4-wheel drive configuration. The vehicle must feature pursuit-rated suspension, heavy-duty brakes, pre-wiring for emergency equipment, and specialized police-oriented technologies such as Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist, and a Rear Vision Camera. Vendors must submit electronic responses through the ProcureNow portal by October 20, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with bids required to include comprehensive unit costs covering delivery to the City Garage in Pittsburgh and all associated administrative fees. Manufacturers must produce vehicles in North America and comply with the Commonwealth Procurement Code, with the selected vendor obligated to provide monthly written production status updates to the City's Fleet Services Division.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, but requires all proposed vehicles to be manufactured in North America. Vendors must provide detailed invoicing that includes the ELA Purchase Order Number, a comprehensive pricing breakdown, and separate line items for labor hours if applicable. The procurement allows flexibility in final paint colors, with the specified base color being Slate Gray Metallic, and requires fleet vehicles to be keyed alike under GM Fleet Key Code. While a specific budget range is not definitively stated, the solicitation indicates this is a one-time purchase for a single vehicle with a focus on comprehensive pricing transparency. Invoicing requirements mandate that all shipping, delivery, and administrative costs be included in the initial bid, with no additional fees to be charged separately by the vendor. The vehicle is intended to replace or supplement existing SWAT division fleet vehicles, providing enhanced cargo capacity and tactical deployment capabilities compared to current sedans or smaller SUVs.