Opportunity
City of Riverside PlanetBids #8239
Emergency Vehicle Upfitting for 2025 Ford Expedition SUVs – Riverside Fire Department
Posted
April 15, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
8239
NAICS
336390, 811121
The City of Riverside Fire Department is seeking a qualified vendor to upfit six new 2025 Ford Expedition SUVs with advanced emergency response equipment and communications systems. - Government Buyer: - City of Riverside Fire Department, Finance-Purchasing Division - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Ford (2025 Ford Expedition vehicles) - Whelen (emergency lighting, sirens, control modules) - EF Johnson (Viking VM 8000 radio systems) - Motorola (portable radio chargers) - Troy Products (vehicle consoles and mounts) - Kenwood (line filters) - Laird, Larsen (antennas) - X-Naut (iPad docking stations) - MSat (satellite phones) - Gamber Johnson (vehicle bases) - Code-3 (compartment lights) - RF Industries (connectors) - Products/Services Requested: - Upfitting of 6 Ford Expedition SUVs with: - Radios (EF Johnson Viking VM 8000) - Emergency lighting and sirens (Whelen, Code-3) - Communication equipment (Motorola chargers, Kenwood filters, antennas) - Command-and-control modules (Troy Products) - Satellite phones (MSat-G2, for 3 vehicles) - iPad docking stations (X-Naut) - Installation hardware and accessories - Labor for installation, testing, and graphics - Training for personnel on new systems - Warranty and support services - Notable Requirements: - Minimum five years' experience for bidders - Permanent facility within 25 miles of Riverside city limits - All work must be performed on 2025 Ford Expedition SUVs - Contract term is one year with an option for a six-month extension - Place of Performance: - Riverside Fire Department, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522
Description
The City of Riverside is soliciting bids for vehicle upfitting services for the Riverside Fire Department. The project involves installation of radios, emergency response lighting, sirens, and emergency vehicle communications equipment on six new 2025 Ford Expedition SUVs. The solicitation requires electronic submission of bids, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled and questions to be submitted via the City's electronic bidding system. The award will be made to the lowest priced qualified company demonstrating the ability to perform the required tasks.