The City of Evansville, on behalf of the Evansville Police Department, is seeking sealed proposals for up to fifteen (15) full-size 4WD police pursuit SUVs with specified equipment installed. Proposals will be publicly opened on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 1:00 p. m. CDT. Vendors must submit proposals by 12:45 p. m. CDT on the same day. The city reserves the right to award fewer than fifteen vehicles. Minimum vehicle specifications are detailed, and vendors must confirm compatibility of all equipment. A local service facility is preferred for repairs. The award will be made to the most advantageous proposal considering price and evaluation criteria. Vendors must disclose any conflicts of interest. Additional documents required include a proposal tabulation, minimum specification chart, price proposal, warranty information, EEO statement, conflict of interest form, e-verify, and manufacturer sales brochure.
The bid notice states that proposals must be hand-delivered to the board secretary prior to the commencement of the meeting at 1:00 p. m. CDT on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Any proposal delivered before 12:45 p. m. CDT on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, must be delivered to the purchasing department office.
The bid notice states that all warranties shall begin from the day of vehicle delivery and includes a bumper-to-bumper warranty for 3 years/36,000 miles, a powertrain warranty for 5 years/100,000 miles, roadside assistance for 5 years/60,000 miles, and corrosion perforation for 5 years/unlimited miles.
The bid notice states that the award shall be made to the responsive and responsible offeror whose proposal is determined, in writing, to be the most advantageous to the city, taking into consideration price and the evaluation criteria set forth in this request for proposals.
The bid notice states that in determining whether a vendor is responsible, the following factors will be considered: the ability and capacity of the vendor to provide the service, the integrity, character, and reputation of the vendor, and the competency and experience of the vendor.