Description
The State of Missouri is issuing an RFP to add new vendors to its Vehicle Upfitting Qualified Vendor List (QVL). The selected vendors will provide custom vehicle upfitting services—including shelving, workstations, body‑camera installations, and other modifications—for the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Department of Transportation, Department of Conservation, and other state agencies on an as‑needed basis. Vendors must have at least five years of upfitting experience and provide three prior project examples. Proposals are to be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS by November 10, 2026. The contract will run from the award date through November 13, 2027, with the state reserving the right to add additional vendors later. Compliance with Buy‑American preferences, E‑Verify, and anti‑boycott certifications is required.
• Scope: Custom upfitting of police, transport, and conservation vehicles (Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram).
• Minimum experience: 5 years, 3 completed upfitting projects.
• Submission: Electronic only, MissouriBUYS; no paper/e‑mail/courier.
• Contract period: Approx. 1 year (award date – Nov 13 2027).
• Evaluation: Lowest‑and‑best price, with possible preference points for Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned and other state‑mandated programs.
• Mandatory compliance: Buy‑American, E‑Verify, anti‑Israel boycott certification.