# Lewiston Civicplus #2026-057

Turnkey Police Evidence Van with Ford Transit Platform and Full Interior Upfit

**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Respond By:** December 01, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-057
**NAICS:** 336112, 423860

The City of Lewiston is seeking one turnkey-upfitted police evidence van for its Police Department.
- **Buyer:** City of Lewiston, Maine; Police Department; Deputy Director of Budget & Purchasing.
- **OEM and named equipment brands:** **Ford** is the specified vehicle OEM. The specifications also name Duratherm insulated panels and WeCanX lighting/control equipment; no prospective dealer names are provided in the supplied summaries.
- **Vehicle:** One 2026-or-newer Ford Transit 148-inch-wheelbase extended high-roof van with dual rear wheels, or approved equal. It must have a black exterior, gasoline six-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, dual 250-amp alternators, dual AGM batteries, 3.73 limited-slip axle, and specified vehicle safety and driver-assistance features. Required warranties are three years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and five years/100,000 miles powertrain.
- **Evidence workspace:** Turnkey conversion with Duratherm insulated ceiling and wall panels, Stabiligrip floor/sill set, countertop, storage units, lockable closet, gun locker with two retrofit kits for 12 long guns, and two flip-up benches.
- **Equipment:** Two office chairs, two monitor mounts and two 27-inch monitors; inverter/charger, shore-power components, outlets, batteries, breakers and switches; interior, warning and scene lighting, including UHF2150A and I-E FST WCX equipment and a WeCanX control head. TSS0E 61M is specified for Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0.
- **Additional requirements:** Awning, seat swivel brackets, tie-downs and straps, electronic trunk release, fleet-keyed entry with at least three fobs, backup camera, rear park assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection, and specified fixed glass and tinting. Two customer-supplied radios must be accommodated, one in front and one in the rear.
- **Installation:** One turnkey vehicle upfit and installation by an authorized dealer, including equipment required by law even if not separately listed.
- **Performance period:** Not stated; the request is for one completed vehicle. Quick delivery may be preferred.

### Description

The City of Lewiston is accepting sealed proposals for one Police Evidence Van for the Police Department. The vehicle must meet the specifications for a 2026 or newer Ford Transit 148 WB Extended Hi Roof with dual rear wheels, or an approved equal. The procurement includes extensive vehicle upfitting and equipment, including evidence-processing workspace, storage, electrical systems, lighting, communications-related equipment, and a specified warranty. Proposals must be submitted as sealed bids to the Deputy Director of Budget & Purchasing by December 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; emailed or faxed proposals will not be considered.

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