Police Vehicle Upfitting Service

The City of Dearborn is seeking bids for the upfitting of police vehicles. The city typically purchases 15 new Ford Explorer Interceptors annually, and these vehicles require upfitting prior to being put into service. The successful bidder will be required to provide the necessary equipment and installation services for the upfitting of these vehicles. The contract will be for three years, with two one-year renewal options. The bidder must have at least five years of experience in upfitting standard vehicles into patrol or special police vehicles and must be able to complete the upfitting of individual police department vehicles within two weeks of receiving the vehicle. The bidder must also have secured on-site storage for city vehicles and be able to provide a three-year labor warranty. • The city is looking for a vendor that can provide upfitting services for police vehicles, including the installation of equipment such as radios, lights, and sirens. • The vendor must be able to provide a three-year labor warranty and have at least five years of experience in upfitting standard vehicles into patrol or special police vehicles. • The vendor must be able to complete the upfitting of individual police department vehicles within two weeks of receiving the vehicle. • The vendor must have secured on-site storage for city vehicles and be able to provide reasonable while-you-wait service for minor repairs and equipment swaps. • The vendor must be able to provide complete strips of vehicles that are being dispositioned, including the removal of all emergency equipment, lighting, and aftermarket electronics.