Utility Terrain Vehicle

The City of Jefferson, Missouri Police Department is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of one new utility terrain vehicle through Invitation for Bids (IFB4357). The procurement encompasses a crew-style, four-wheel-drive side-by-side utility vehicle with minimum four-passenger capacity designed for off-road and on-road operation, which must be delivered FOB Destination to 401 Monroe Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101. Mandatory specifications include a four-stroke gasoline engine with minimum 900 cc displacement, automatic CVT transmission, selectable 2WD/4WD with differential lock, power steering, hydraulic disc brakes, minimum 2,000 lbs towing capacity, minimum 1,000 lbs payload capacity, 12 inches minimum ground clearance, and a fully enclosed cab with heating and air conditioning featuring lockable doors, safety glass, interior dome lighting, seat belts for all occupants, and a rear cargo bed with tailgate and tie-down points. The vehicle must be equipped with all-terrain or off-road rated tires and wheels in a dark neutral tone exterior, along with skid plates or underbody protection. Bidders must submit firm, fixed base pricing and specify the model year, make, model, delivery timeframe in days after receipt of order, and warranty details, with optional accessories available for separate pricing including winches, LED emergency light bars, siren/PA systems, flood and work lights, and custom law enforcement graphics. Sealed bids must be received no later than 1:30 p.m. on February 23, 2026, with public opening scheduled for the same date and time in City Council Chambers; questions regarding specifications must be submitted to Purchasing Agent Megan Stephenson no later than February 20, 2026. The contractor must provide a minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty on the entire vehicle and minimum two-year powertrain warranty, with local service support or an authorized service center required within 150 miles of Jefferson City, and the contractor is responsible for repairing or replacing any damaged equipment at no cost to the City. Award will be made to the lowest and best bid meeting the City's needs, with bids submitted either electronically through Bonfire or as hard copies to the Purchasing Agent at 320 E McCarty Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101.

There are no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions identified in this procurement; however, for purchases exceeding $25,000, the City has expressed a preference for products manufactured, assembled, or produced in the United States if quantity, quality, and price are equal, and bidders must certify that proposed items meet this domestic production requirement. Bidders must comply with all applicable state, local, and federal statutes and must possess a current business license and be registered in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State's Office before contract award. The City is tax-exempt and will not include tax in bidding. No incumbent vendors, existing contracts, or technology integration requirements are identified in the solicitation documents. The budget range or award value is not specified in the available documentation, though the domestic preference threshold of $25,000 provides an indication that the total procurement is likely to exceed this amount.