The City of Tucson has awarded a contract for police vehicle upfitting services to Chalmers Ford DBA: MHQ of Arizona. The contract covers design, installation, wiring, and mounting of emergency equipment on police and fire vehicles. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all work and services performed under this agreement. The contract term is for one year with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods.
• The contract includes services such as design, fabrication, assembly, and installation of emergency and non-emergency equipment and accessories.
• All equipment must be engineered to withstand severe heat and metropolitan conditions.
• Mounting locations shall be ergonomically designed, visually pleasing, and approved by the City of Tucson.
• Wiring must be properly sized, soldered, crimped, protected by gromets, and concealed behind panels, accompanied by detailed wiring diagrams delivered before payment.
• Vehicles will be delivered to the City of Tucson Fleet Services facility, with delivery schedules coordinated in advance.
• The contractor must notify the City of any damages within 24 hours of vehicle receipt.
• Liquidated damages apply for delayed delivery, except when delays arise beyond the contractor’s control.