SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize Purchase Orders to Global Public Safety of Hanover, MD (primary) and Enforcement One of Oldsmar, FL (secondary) for police upfitting services in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $1,300,000.00 for one year with three, one-year renewal options pursuant to Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 53-25, Police Vehicle Upfitting Services, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 53-25 for Police Upfitting Services was issued on August 26, 2025. Enforcement One and Global Public Safety were the only responsive, responsible bidders in accordance with the bid specifications.
The RFP pricing structure was based on specific equipment and installation requirements necessary for the upfitting of police vehicles to be purchased in Fiscal Year 2026 including but not limited to:
• (26) Marked Ford Explorers (Exhibit A)
• (2) Unmarked Explorers - Supervisor (Exhibit B)
• (2) Unmarked Explorers - Traffic (Exhibit C)
• (5) Marked Ford F-150 Trucks (Exhibit D)
• (3) Unmarked Ford F-150 Trucks (Exhibit E)
• (4) Unmarked Ford F-150 Traffic Units (Exhibit F)
• (1) Unmarked Chevrolet Tahoe - Staff Vehicle (Exhibit I)
• (1) Unmarked Chevrolet Tahoe - Patrol Vehicle (Exhibit J)
• (2) Marked Chevrolet Tahoe - K9 Units (Exhibit K)
Global Public Safety will serve as the primary upfitter for new and replacement vehicles. The company operates three facilities in Florida and will cover all transportation costs for moving vehicles to and from its locations. Enforcement One will serve as the secondary upfitter for new and replacement vehicles in addition to miscellaneous repairs services.
This contract encompasses full vehicle upfitting to meet operational and safety standards, including the supply, installation, and configuration of lighting systems, sirens, communication devices, and other specialized police equipment.
Authorization also includes coverage for upfitting expenses related to vehicles damaged or deemed a total loss during the fiscal year.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
This purchase order will be coded to the Police Department cost code 0101131-541500, Garage Services-Variable. A future budget amendment might be required to fund this contract if all vehicles due for upfit are received timely. The Police Department is funded by revenues from The General Fund.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This purchase supports the City’s Strategic Plan objective 1.2 to maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts.
