Essex County is seeking competitive offers for vehicle upfitting for two 2027 Ford Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles. Offers are due by 2:00 PM on July 23, 2026. The upfitting must be completed within 90 days after vehicle delivery. Key requirements include specific emergency lighting, wiring standards, and installation of various equipment such as light bars, siren controllers, push bumpers, consoles, and computer mounts. A 3-year parts and labor warranty is required. Offers must be submitted electronically or as hard copies. Questions regarding the bid should be directed to Linda M. Wolf.
Offers must be received no later than 2:00 p. m. on July 23, 2026. The upfitting shall be completed within ninety (90) days after delivery of vehicles to the awarded vendor.
Progress payments will be made on the basis of hours of work completed during the course of the engagement and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in accordance with the firm's dollar cost bid offer. Interim billing shall cover a period of not less than a calendar month.
A 3-year parts and labor warranty minimum is required for the upfitting services.
Offers will be evaluated based on technical quality (maximum 50 points) and life cycle cost (maximum 50 points). Mandatory criteria include being licensed and registered in New York State, having at least five (5) years of experience in installing equipment in vehicles for police and/or emergency use, and compliance with specifications.
The offerer should have extensive experience on projects similar to that offered. An affirmative statement should be included that the firm and all assigned key professional staff are properly licensed to practice in New York State. The company must have at least five (5) years of experience in installing equipment in vehicles for police and/or emergency use.
The document does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, but failure to meet requirements may be cause for rejection of the vendor's offer at the county's discretion. Also, for public work or building service contracts, there are fines of **** per person per day for discrimination in employment, as well as possible termination of contract or forfeiture of moneys due.
Questions will be received until six (6) days before the opening date.
Offerers not in compliance with the provision of not discussing or revealing technical or cost information to any other sources until after the award of the contract may be disqualified. Failure to meet requirements may be cause for rejection of the vendor's offer.