Two Police Interceptors

Anderson County, Tennessee is seeking bids for two new 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles for its Sheriff's Department through Bid #2605. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued on September 15, 2025, with bid submissions due by 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on October 1, 2025. The vehicles must feature specific requirements including a 3.3L V6 Direct Injection engine, all-wheel drive, and Agate Black color, along with numerous standard police-specific equipment features. Evaluation criteria will include compliance with detailed specifications, price competitiveness, delivery time, and vendor past performance. Vendors must submit a unit price per vehicle, a total bid price inclusive of delivery, title, and documentation fees, and a Compliance Statement certifying their bid meets all outlined requirements. Warranty specifications mandate a minimum 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance coverage.

The bid does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors will be required to complete diversity and conflict of interest documentation. Potential bidders must provide proof of insurance and submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit as part of their proposal package. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the procurement is for two complete police interceptor vehicles with comprehensive equipment specifications. The bid appears open to automotive dealers and manufacturers capable of meeting the precise technical and warranty requirements for law enforcement vehicles. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements. Vendors will need to demonstrate full compliance with the extensive vehicle specifications and be prepared to provide complete vehicles meeting the Sheriff's Department operational needs.