Volcanic Bikes for OPD

The City of Orlando, located in Orange County, Florida, is conducting a sole source procurement for the Orlando Police Department (OPD) Bike Unit, specifically seeking nine Volcanic eBikes with specialized law enforcement features. The procurement, identified by Sole Source Number S25-0330, involves purchasing electric bicycles with precise technical specifications including a 29" wheel size, black frame, Bosch Mid Drive, Shimano XT 11s components, FSA Cranks, Shimano XT Hydraulic Brakes, and DT Swiss wheels. Accompanying accessories include Topeak MTX-DXP-POLICE trunk bags with expandable panniers and POLICE logo, as well as Topeak Super Tourist DX MTX Racks. The procurement notice was posted on March 19, 2025, with a response deadline of March 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). The city is allowing a seven-calendar-day period for alternative suppliers to submit product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities to the Purchasing Agent, Tracie Brown, via email at tracie.brown@orlando.gov. Potential vendors must demonstrate their ability to provide equivalent products and meet the specialized requirements of the OPD Bike Unit.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor type, with no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions mentioned. Volcanic Partners LLC is currently identified as the exclusive source for these specialized bicycle units, with the vendor offering direct-to-consumer manufacturing specifically for the Bicycle Patrol Industry. The total estimated procurement value is $43,315.46, which breaks down to $4,499.00 per eBike, $164.95 per trunk bag, and $59.99 per rack, with an additional $800.00 for freight/shipping. The vendor, Volcanic Bikes, offers unique features such as machined alloy chain stay and seat stay yokes, a specialized frame component called "The Rib" to reduce flex, and circular dropouts designed to distribute impact force. They also provide customization options including coordinating department colors and specialized decals, and offer a lifetime warranty on frames. The bicycles will be shipped to the OPD's address at 1250 West South Street, Orlando, FL 32805, with final assembly and tuning to be completed by a trained bicycle mechanic.