Georgia Procurement Registry #PE-66249-NONST-2026-000000108

Award of Sole Source Contract for Lenco BearCat G3 Armored Tactical Vehicle

This award notice announces the City of Valdosta's intent to purchase an armored tactical vehicle for its Police Division. - Government Buyer: - City of Valdosta, Georgia (Police Division) - OEM and Vendor: - Lenco Industries, Inc. (Lenco Armored Vehicles) - Product Requested: - BearCat G3 Armored Tactical Vehicle - Quantity: 1 - Includes certified mil-spec steel armor, proprietary Lenco options, and features for tactical law enforcement operations - Designed for ballistic protection, full tactical team transport, and integration with SWAT equipment and communications - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Lenco is the only manufacturer and authorized dealer of the BearCat G3 - Vehicle must be interoperable with regional law enforcement partners and existing equipment - No other manufacturers can meet all operational requirements without substantial modification - Estimated Contract Value: - $433,239.00 for one vehicle

Description

The City of Valdosta intends to award a sole source contract to Lenco for the purchase of one BearCat G3 armored tactical vehicle for the Police Division. The vehicle is required to support tactical operations, active threat incidents, and other high-risk law enforcement activities. The BearCat G3 is the only vehicle meeting all operational requirements without substantial modification, offering ballistic protection, capacity for a full tactical team, and interoperability with regional law enforcement partners. The total cost of the vehicle is $433,239.00.

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