Installation of Commissioning, Radio & Electrical Equipment in Vehicles

This contract is an Informal Request for Proposals (IRFP) issued by the City of Spokane for the installation, commissioning, and testing of radio, electrical, and other equipment on municipal vehicles. The scope includes installing radios, sirens, emergency lighting, consoles, power‑supply systems, and related hardware, with the City supplying the primary equipment. Work must be performed by a qualified vendor with the ability to start within two weeks of award and continue on an as‑needed basis until the contract ceiling is reached. Valence MCT was the awardee, receiving a lump‑sum award. The solicitation also incorporates ARP/CSLFRF funding requirements, imposing extensive federal compliance, reporting, and audit obligations. • Scope: Vehicle‑level integration of radios, lighting, consoles, power systems, and functional testing across the City’s fleet. • Funding: Partial ARP (American Rescue Plan) funds, triggering detailed compliance attachments. • Vendor Requirements: Ability to commence work within 2 weeks, maintain capacity for ongoing work, provide per‑vehicle pricing, and submit hourly rates for any additional services. • Compliance: Must meet numerous federal statutes (Davis‑Bacon, Clean Air Act, anti‑kickback, etc.) and retain records for six years. • Award: Single‑award to Valence MCT; contract value not disclosed.