Richmond Planet bids #PD-102326

One rifle-resistant armored rescue vehicle for the Richmond Police Department

The City of Richmond Police Department is seeking one new armored rescue vehicle for police and emergency-response operations. - Government buyer: City of Richmond, California — Richmond Police Department. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, make, model, or vendor is named; the solicitation is brand-neutral and accepts vehicles meeting or exceeding the requirements. Proposed equivalents must be clearly described and supported with objective documentation. - Requested product: One new, current-production, fully operational armored rescue vehicle. No part number is specified. - Required capabilities include 4x4 mobility; protected seating for at least 10 fully equipped personnel (12 preferred); independently documented rifle-threat protection for opaque and transparent armor; run-flat or equivalent mobility; heavy-duty suspension; and casualty/litter accommodation. - Required systems include integrated hydraulic breaching, 360-degree or equivalent camera coverage, high-capacity rear HVAC, interior-to-exterior intercom/PA, California-compliant emergency lighting and siren/PA, recovery points, and required safety equipment. - Base price must include required equipment and systems, configuration, testing, delivery, documentation, and operator/fleet orientation. Optional items—including a winch, additional medical or litter features, thermal imaging, extra cameras, roof hatch, SCBA, and additional breaching attachments—must be priced separately. - Supporting services: Provide operator and fleet orientation, and deliver the vehicle to a City-designated location in Richmond with inspection and acceptance-testing support. Required insurance must remain in force for the contract; the type and limits depend on project specifics. - Notable requirements: Proposals should document technical compliance and identify exceptions, substitutions, or deviations. The City is also seeking information on ballistic testing and certification, reliability, serviceability, warranty, delivery, references, and manufacturer information. Technical performance, occupant protection, operational suitability, independently documented testing, and lifecycle cost are key considerations.

Description

The City of Richmond, through the Richmond Police Department, is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified manufacturers or authorized suppliers for one new Armored Rescue Vehicle. The vehicle is intended to be a purpose-built, highly mobile, rifle-resistant rescue platform for protecting and transporting police personnel, fire and medical personnel, victims, and members of the public during critical incidents involving an elevated ballistic threat. Proposals are to be submitted electronically through the City’s secure bidding system by November 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The City is not seeking a specific brand and allows proposals for vehicles meeting or exceeding the mandatory performance requirements.

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