Sealed proposals due electronically via MITN by 3:00 PM EST on December 1, 2026. Public opening via Zoom. Questions due by November 13, 2026. Vendor must have 10+ years in business, provide 5 references, and warranty service in metro Detroit. Delivery F. O. B. destination to Rochester Hills DPS facility. Payment upon inspection and acceptance. Prices firm for 90 days. Evaluation criteria include proposal completeness, references, experience, functionality, warranty, and cost (35%).
Delivery is expected as specified in the proposal, with the chassis delivered to the successful upfitter by the city. The proposal must include a timeline with number of days to delivery date. provide timeline with number of days to delivery date.
Payment is made upon inspection and acceptance of the installed body. Payment terms are based on the vendor's selection on the cost proposal form, with options including check (60 days), ACH (45 days), or credit card (20 days). payment shall be made upon inspection and acceptance
Vehicle and all components must have a minimum one-year warranty on parts and labor with $0 deductible. Warranty repairs, service, and parts supplier must be located in the metropolitan Detroit area. all warranties shall have 0 deductible
Proposals are evaluated based on criteria including proposal completeness (5%), comparable projects/references (10%), experience/qualifications (15%), functionality of vehicle (20%), warranty and maintenance services (15%), and cost proposal (35%). cost proposal 35.
Vendors must have an established reputation in contractor body fabrication/installation and be in business for a minimum of 10 years. Must supply products for governmental entities or similar commercial customers and provide at least 5 references. have been in business for a minimum of ten 10 years.
If the contractor neglects to perform work properly, the city may, after 10 days written notice, make good deficiencies and deduct the cost plus 20 percent from payment due. may deduct the cost thereof from the payment due to the contractor plus twenty 20 percent
Questions must be in writing and received prior to 12:00 PM noon EST, Friday, November 13, 2026. all questions must be in writing and made prior to 12:00 p. m. noon est, friday, november 13, 2026
Failure to complete every space on the proposal form may disqualify the proposal. Unauthorized contact of any city department employee may result in rejection. Hardcopy, emailed, faxed, and late submittals will not be accepted. failure to complete every space on the proposal form may disqualify proposal.