Vehicle Upfitting Qualified Vendor's List

The State of Missouri is soliciting proposals to establish a Qualified Vendor List for vehicle upfitting services serving the Department of Public Safety, Missouri State Highway Patrol, MoDOT, and Missouri Department of Conservation, with proposals due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time under solicitation STATE 0000000526SL.

The Domestic Products Procurement Act (Buy American) preference provides a ten percent price advantage to qualifying vendors. Bonus points of five to fifteen percent may be awarded to vendors utilizing qualified nonprofit organizations for the blind or sheltered workshops. Vendors must be registered in MissouriBUYS with "Prospective" or "Spend Authorized" status to submit proposals; "Spend Authorized" status is required for contract award.

Vendors must have a minimum of five years' experience performing vehicle upfitting services and must provide three examples of completed projects. The scope covers upfitting of vehicles manufactured by Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, or Ram. Pricing shall be firm and fixed, with all costs including labor, materials, shipping, and freight provided FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with no additional charges payable by the state. All warranty service must be performed in Missouri; the manufacturer's standard factory warranty applies to parts, and the contractor provides a one-year labor warranty. Deliveries must include unloading at the state agency location, with vehicles required to be clean and ready for immediate service within a 48-hour inspection period.

The contract term runs from November 14, 2026 through November 13, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods. Multiple vendor contracts will be established on an as-needed basis; awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each quote request. Historical expenditures across six existing contracts ranged from zero to approximately $201,000 annually. Vendors must comply with Missouri tax compliance, business registration, E-Verify work authorization, and Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act requirements.