Public Safety Vehicle Lights, Sirens, & Accessories

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, in collaboration with the State of Minnesota and the NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing program, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Public Safety Vehicle Lights, Sirens, and Accessories. This procurement seeks input from qualified suppliers to inform specification development and determine commodity inclusion for an upcoming re-solicitation of the public safety vehicle equipment portfolio. The commodities covered under this RFI include flashing lights, light bars, revolving lights, and related accessories (Commodity Code 05557). The RFI was posted on December 13, 2023, with a submission deadline of December 22, 2023, at 3:00 PM. Responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT system Supplier Portal using Event ID 2000015150, and online bidding is prohibited for this solicitation. Interested vendors should direct communications to the State of Minnesota RFI Coordinator, Paul Thomas, and may contact Amy Monroe at 502-564-8625 for additional information. It is important to note that responding to this RFI is not mandatory for participation in any subsequent solicitations released by the State of Minnesota.

This RFI does not establish pricing, contract terms, or award values, as its primary purpose is to gather market intelligence to support future procurement development. No set-asides, incumbent preferences, or specific funding amounts have been identified in the solicitation documents. The RFI does not indicate restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond, nor are any incumbent vendors or current contractors identified. There is no requirement for integration with existing infrastructure or technology mentioned in the available documentation. Signatures are required for responses submitted through standard means; however, the signature requirement is waived for responses submitted electronically through the designated portal.