WPD Bomb Squad Command Vehicle

The City of Wichita, Kansas, located in Sedgwick County, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure design and manufacturing services for a custom bomb squad command vehicle for the Wichita Police Department. The deliverable is a specialized enclosed weatherproof box truck or step van measuring 18 to 30 feet in length, with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,000 pounds or greater, featuring comprehensive interior workstations, electronics systems, surveillance equipment, HVAC systems, exterior lighting and camera systems, generator installation, and various safety and operational features. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience providing similar services, possess understanding of industry standards, capacity to handle comparable projects, Kansas Secretary of State registration, and preferably have municipal government experience. The evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: ability to meet terms and conditions (5 percent), project understanding and presentation (35 percent), technical qualifications and resources (35 percent), references and past performance (5 percent), cost (10 percent), and Small & Emerging Business Enterprise (S/EBE) program participation (10 percent). All proposals must include detailed technical specifications, three professional references, litigation history disclosure, proposed methodology, timeline, not-to-exceed fees with hourly rates, and expected labor hours. Sealed electronic proposals are due by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, through the City's Procurement Portal; questions must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on May 5, 2026, with answers provided via addendum by May 8, 2026. Project evaluation is anticipated during May 2026, with City Council approval expected in June 2026.

Contractors selected for this opportunity must carry commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with automobile liability coverage, workers' compensation, and employers' liability insurance. The contract structure is project-based, with specific milestones and deliverables to be negotiated prior to contract execution, and payment due upon completion of agreed-upon goals and terms; pricing, payment terms, and cost structures will be negotiated during the contract formation phase following proposal evaluation. The S/EBE program participation criterion (10 percent of the evaluation score) indicates the City's commitment to supporting small and emerging business enterprises. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documentation; however, the detailed technical specifications and insurance requirements suggest a significant capital project. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and is not obligated to select the lowest-cost option, maintaining discretion in vendor selection based on overall qualifications and ability to deliver the specialized vehicle to specification.