2022 Bomb Squad EOD Vehicle

This contract calls for the design, fabrication, integration, and delivery of a custom‑manufactured Bomb Squad/Explosive‑Ordnance‑Disposal (EOD) vehicle for the Bentonville Police Department. The vehicle must be built on a Kenworth T‑380 chassis, feature a fully automated slide‑out interior, complete vehicle automation that can be deployed in five minutes, and include a broad suite of communications, power, lighting, HVAC, and robotics subsystems. The vendor must hold ISO 9001:2015 certification, have at least 20 years of experience, and provide recent references for twelve similar vehicles. The award was made to LDV INC, though detailed award dates are not disclosed. • Custom EOD response unit with dual interior work areas and rapid‑deployment automation. • Comprehensive technical requirements covering chassis, power generation, communications, mast, robotics, and interior fixtures. • Vendor must demonstrate extensive experience, ISO certification, and rapid parts availability (90 % within 24 hrs). • No budget disclosed; bids were due March 10 2022.