Sedgwick County, Kansas issued a Request for Bid (RFB #24‑0021) to acquire two unmarked police‑package sport‑utility vehicles (2024 Dodge Durango or Interceptor) for its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) fleet. After an open competition that reached 99 vendors, the low‑bid award went to Allen Samuels CDJR for a total of $81,764. The county requires the vehicles to be delivered with all police‑package equipment, complete with Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin and warranty documentation, and to be inspected by County Fleet Management before ownership transfer. The contract follows a “lowest responsive bidder” award criteria, includes mandatory insurance and compliance clauses, and remains in effect until cancelled with 30‑day notice.
• Scope: Purchase and delivery of two fully equipped, unmarked police‑package SUVs (Durango or Interceptor).
• Funding: EMS Equipment Reserve Fund; total award $81,764 (unit cost $40,882).
• Timeline: Bid submission deadline 19 Mar 2024; award approved 03 Apr 2024; order must be placed by 15 Jul 2024; delivery expected May‑Oct 2024.
• Requirements: Vendor must provide primary commercial general liability insurance (minimum $500k per occurrence), deliver a “delivered price” inclusive of delivery, and meet all state licensing and registration obligations.