University of Rhode Island Two Harley Davidson Police Road Glide Motorcycles

The University of Rhode Island Police Department is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ26006635) through the State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases to procure two new, unused 2026 Harley-Davidson Police Road Glide motorcycles fully equipped for law enforcement use. The solicitation opened on May 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT and closes on June 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT, with vendor questions accepted through May 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Each motorcycle must feature a Milwaukee-Eight 121 VVT engine with minimum 115 horsepower and 139 ft-lbs torque, Birch White color (019), factory-installed police equipment including emergency lighting and siren systems, a 12.3-inch TFT navigation display with Bluetooth helmet communication capabilities, ABS brakes with cornering-enhanced features and traction control, heated hand grips, and multiple ride modes. The motorcycles must be delivered fully assembled, tested, and ready for service to a location designated by the university on or before June 30, 2026, with a minimum manufacturer's warranty of three years or 60,000 miles. Vendors must submit explicit "Yes/No" compliance statements for each specification requirement in Appendix A, with any deviations or proposed alternatives clearly identified and described; failure to disclose exceptions may render the response non-responsive. Evaluation criteria focus on full compliance with detailed technical specifications, timely delivery capability, and pricing presented as a firm, single unit price per motorcycle on a free on board destination basis including inside delivery at no additional cost.

All vendors must be registered in Ocean State Procures (www.ridop.ri.gov) and submit proposals electronically through that system by the June 3, 2026 deadline. Required qualifications include general liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, workers compensation insurance of $100,000 each accident, and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 each occurrence, along with completion of a comprehensive certification questionnaire addressing disclosures, ownership information, and compliance certifications. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are detailed in the solicitation documents provided. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified, as this procurement represents the establishment of a new motorcycle patrol unit to enhance safety and operational efficiency on the Kingston campus. The solicitation does not disclose a specific budget range or award value; pricing shall be quoted competitively, with bid prices remaining firm and serving as the maximum effective during the agreement period, and any manufacturer-level price declines to be reflected in reduced pricing to the State. The University of Rhode Island is exempt from the 0.33% contract administrative fee under R.I. Gen. Laws 37-2-12, and the State reserves the right to make one or multiple awards or reject any or all bids at its sole discretion.