Upholstery Repairs for Police Vehicles

The City of Warwick, Rhode Island, located in Kent County, is seeking upholstery repair services for police vehicles through Bid2025-421, a procurement targeting damaged and worn seats in police cruisers. The specific vehicles eligible for repair include 2013-2019 Ford Taurus Police Interceptors and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utilities (both 2013-2019 and 2020-2025 models). Vendors must provide pricing for partial and full re-upholstery of seat back and bottom portions, with the city reserving the right to award the contract based on the lowest evaluated or responsive bid price. Bids are due by 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, with a public bid opening scheduled for the same time and date at 65 Centerville Road, Meeting Room 2. Bidders are required to submit one original and two copies of their proposal in a sealed envelope, demonstrating their capability to restore vehicle interiors to acceptable professional standards.

The procurement allows for potential integration with cooperative purchasing platforms such as RI State MPA, NASPO, and MHEC, providing flexibility in the award process. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, vendors must comply with all City, State, and Federal laws and complete required documentation, including a Certification & Warrant Form and potentially an IRS Form W-9. The contract terms indicate prices will be held firm for one year from the date of award, with potential for one additional term extension upon mutual agreement. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the scope suggests a localized, service-based contract focused on maintaining the professional appearance and functionality of municipal police vehicle interiors. Interested vendors should carefully review the full bid specifications and ensure they can meet the technical and administrative requirements of the contract.