POLICE & ADMINISTRATIVE VEHICLES (2026 Model Year)

The Cranford Police Cooperative Pricing System, operated by the Township of Cranford, New Jersey, has successfully awarded contracts for model year 2026 police and administrative vehicles under Contract #25-01. This extensive procurement encompasses a broad range of vehicles to meet the operational needs of its member agencies, including Ford Utility Police Interceptors (SUVs), Ford F-150 Police Responder Supercrew Pickups, Ford Super Duty F-250 XL 4WD Regular Cab trucks, Dodge Durango Pursuit SUVs, Chevy Tahoe PPV 4WD Police Package SUVs, Chevy Blazer EV PPV AWD Electric SUVs, Chevy Silverado Police Pursuit Package (9C1) PPV 1500 series crew cab pickups, and Jeep Wagoneer Command Operations Vehicles (COV). The scope of work involves the provision of these new, unused 2026 model year vehicles, offering both direct purchase and lease-with-option-to-purchase options, designed to achieve significant taxpayer savings through cooperative aggregation of purchasing power. As this document constitutes a notification of an awarded contract, specific contractor qualifications, licenses such as NJ Public Works Contractor Registration, or experience requirements for submitting bids are not outlined here. The selection process for vendors (Gentilini Ford, Winner Ford, All American Ford, Carman Dodge, Nielsen of Morristown, Axis Chevrolet, Gentilini Chevrolet, Nielsen Chevrolet) has already concluded. Similarly, there were no mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits applicable to this post-award announcement. However, successful awarded vendors are mandated to proactively notify the Cranford Police Department, specifically Detective Sergeant Steven D'Ambola, in writing, via fax, or email, at least 30 days prior to any factory cut-off date for vehicles under this contract, ensuring efficient order management and delivery. This notification serves to inform existing members of the Cranford Police Cooperative Pricing System that the contracts are now active and orders can be placed directly through the listed awarded dealerships. The contract period officially commenced on October 22, 2025, and will remain active until its expiration on September 30, 2026. Agencies are responsible for verifying that vendors adhere to the prices detailed in the award. No new bid submission instructions, deadlines, or requirements for bid security/bonds are relevant to this contract award notice. For any inquiries or additional information regarding the awarded vehicles or the ordering process, Detective Sergeant Steven D’Ambola, from the Cranford Police Department, can be reached at (908) 709-7335 or via email at s-dambola@cranfordnj.org. UNLOCK