Description
This contract calls for the design, construction, and delivery of two purpose‑built inmate‑transport buses for the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department. The buses must be built on a 2021 Ford E‑450 (or equivalent) chassis, feature a fully insulated black fiberglass body, a secure steel cage, a full suite of safety and security equipment, and must be delivered on or before 23 December 2020. Vendors were required to submit sealed proposals (hard‑copy or portal) by 9 October 2020, include detailed interior layout drawings, and provide firm, itemized pricing for each vehicle. The solicitation was open competition, with no set‑aside restrictions, and evaluation weighted vehicle specifications, delivery timeline, warranty/support, vendor qualifications, and price.
• Two 22‑passenger (driver‑included) inmate‑transport buses, black, with roof‑mounted HVAC (height ≤ 114 in.).
• Full technical package includes chassis, body, interior security fixtures, climate control, lighting, PA system, and warranty documentation.
• Delivery deadline 23 December 2020; proposals due 9 October 2020, evaluated on a 100‑point scoring system (price 30 pts).