Vehicle Standard & Emergency Lighting

The New York State Thruway Authority is seeking to procure vehicle body and emergency lighting and warning devices from specific manufacturers, including Code 3, Inc., Truck-Lite Co. LLC, and Whelen Engineering Co., Inc. This procurement opportunity is scheduled to be available for download on February 18, 2025, through the NYS Thruway Authority's procurement website at https://pbss.thruway.ny.gov/. Interested vendors can also request a hard copy via mail by contacting the designated contact person. The contract will cover vehicle lighting equipment for use across various locations in New York State, including West Nyack, Albany, Syracuse, and Cheektowaga. The proposal is due on March 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with a contract term extending from the date of approval through December 31, 2029. Vendors must be aware of the state's lobbying regulations on procurement contracts, which can be found in the Law, Policies and Procedures section of the Thruway Authority's website.

The procurement opportunity does not include any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, with 0% goals for minority-owned, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and disadvantaged businesses sub-contracting. Previous contracts for similar goods have been awarded to Island Tech Services LLC, PBS Brake and Supply Corporation, and East Coast Emergency Lighting, Inc. The contract covers all New York State counties and involves the procurement of emergency and standard vehicle lighting from pre-identified manufacturers. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the multi-year contract duration suggests a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified vendors specializing in vehicle lighting and warning devices. The procurement is open to businesses that can provide lighting equipment from the specified manufacturers and meet the Thruway Authority's technical and regulatory requirements.