SCM Centre County Bomb Vehicle '10 HS

The state and local contract opportunity pertains to the procurement of a specialized bomb vehicle for Centre County, specifically located in Sugarcreek Borough, Pennsylvania. The contract solicits a Ford Regular Cab & Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 19,500 pounds, designed as a dedicated bomb squad response vehicle. The procurement was officially posted on April 3, 2012, with a proposal submission deadline of April 17, 2012, indicating a relatively short procurement cycle of approximately two weeks. The primary objective appears to be equipping local law enforcement with a purpose-built vehicle capable of supporting bomb squad operations and emergency response capabilities. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, typical procurement processes for specialized emergency response vehicles would likely include assessments of vehicle specifications, manufacturer reliability, compliance with safety standards, and overall value proposition.

No explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were specified in the contract opportunity details. The procurement appears to be a standard municipal vehicle acquisition without noted preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or small business participants. No incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements were mentioned in the documentation. The potential award value is limited to the cost of a single specialized Ford chassis configured for bomb squad operations, which would likely range between $50,000 and $100,000 depending on specific customization and equipment integration requirements. The contract's focused scope suggests a targeted procurement aimed at directly replacing or supplementing an existing emergency response vehicle for Centre County's bomb squad unit.