Police & Administrative Vehicles for The Township of Cranford & Cranford Police Cooperative Pricing System

The Township of Cranford, New Jersey, is actively seeking sealed bid proposals for the acquisition, through either purchase or lease with an option to purchase, of new, unused 2027 model year or newer police and administrative vehicles. This comprehensive procurement initiative is designed to fulfill the fleet requirements of the Cranford Police Department and extends to registered members of the Cranford Police Cooperative Pricing System, identified by System Identifier 47-CPCPS. The extensive scope of work details the specific types of vehicles requested, including Ford Utility Police Interceptors, Ford F-150 Police Responders, Ford Super Duty F-250 XLs, Dodge Durango Pursuits, Chevy Tahoe PPVs, Chevy Blazer EV PPVs, Chevy Silverado PPVs, Chevrolet Trax, and Jeep Compass models. Detailed specifications for each vehicle, along with optional equipment, are provided, and the bid explicitly allows for trade-in allowances for existing municipal vehicles. Prospective contractors must satisfy the Township of Cranford regarding their experience, operational ability, and financial capacity to successfully execute the contract. Mandatory submission requirements for bidders include a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, adherence to Affirmative Action provisions (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27), a Statement of Corporate Ownership (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2), and a Non-Collusion Affidavit. Bidders are also required to document at least three years of experience in similar work, specifically the ordering and selling of police and administrative vehicles, and provide a minimum of three references from State, County, or Municipal Public Safety accounts within the last three years. The successful bidder must supply contractual liability insurance and Comprehensive Automobile Liability insurance with at least $1,000,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage, naming the Township as an additional insured, with a 30-day cancellation notice. Sealed bid proposals must be submitted to the Municipal Clerk at 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016, by the firm deadline of October 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time, for public opening. Submissions require one original and one digital copy (USB flash drive), encased in an opaque, sealed envelope clearly marked "PROVISION OF 2027 VEHICLES FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT," along with the bidder's name, address, and telephone number. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor irregularities. Inquiries regarding bid specifications should be directed to Police Sergeant Steven D’Ambola at 908-709-7335 UNLOCK or s-dambola@cranfordnj.org. UNLOCK Contractors will be subject to liquidated damages of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each day that delivery and installation timeframes are exceeded.