Specifications include, but are not limited to: 3.1 Decommission Requirements 3.1.1 The Division is responsible for getting all Squads to be Decommissioned to Contractor. 3.1.2 Contractor must remove all emergency equipment, associated wiring and any law enforcement markings from Upfitting the Squad vehicle and adhere to all state recycling laws. https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/287 3.1.3 Contractor must make a water-tight plug for all ports and holes due to the removal of Upfitted emergency equipment, such as but not limited, to antennas, wiring, etc. which renders vehicle back to its original use. 3.1.4 Contractor must be responsible for all non-usable equipment disposal fees, if applicable. Any reusable emergency equipment would remain property of the Division and the Division will indicate at time of drop-off which items they deem reusable. Contractor would not be allowed to re-sell any emergency equipment belonging to the Division. 3.2 General Upfitting Requirements 3.2.1 Contractor must ensure the officer’s rifle fits into their new rifle rack while at Contractor’s location and make any adjustments necessary as part of the standard installation. 3.2.2 Contractor must complete, at minimum, one (1) new Squad set up within seven (7) working days once all emergency equipment has been delivered, unless mutually agreed upon by both parties, in order to process newly delivered Squads in a timely fashion. Pickup and delivery is the responsibility of the Division. 3.2.2.1 It is expected that if the Division has smaller items, such as portable radio battery chargers or flashlight chargers, those will need to be delivered to the Contractor prior to the new Squad upfitting. This is required to prevent additional shop hours, pulling carpet, headliners, and disconnecting wires after the professional installation has been completed. 3.2.2.2 All emergency equipment utilized for Squads by the Division will be purchased on a separate contract. This equipment may be ordered by the Contractor if separate contract is awarded or delivered by the Division to the Contractor prior to Squad upfitting. 3.2.3 If requested, the Contractor must provide a written wiring schematic to the Division for each make/model of Squad once Upfitting is complete. 3.2.4 Contractor must explain emergency equipment set-up functions and features to all officers picking up new Squads. 3.2.5 Contractor must provide installation warranty for all equipment installed by the Contractor for as long as the Squad is in service with the Division. This does not include warranty for equipment beyond manufacturer’s warranty period. This installation warranty covers the work of the technicians and any repairs needed as the result of installations errors, wire grounding, short-cuts, or failures, and the installation warranty must be provided at no charge to the Division. 3.3 Administrative Squad Upfit 3.3.1 Administrative Squad Upfit must include, at minimum, the following: a) Inside and outside the Squad 360-degree emergency lighting; b) Emergency lights installed in the grill/front end; c) Side lighting within passenger windows and underneath side mirrors if requested by the Division; d) Emergency lights near license plates with black screen cover; e) Two (2) smaller emergency lights on the lift gate; f) Emergency lights along running board area as pictured in Appendix 1, if requested by the Division; g) Emergency siren and public address system, with microphones, located in the center console area and at the rear of the Squad per the new high risk stop protocols; h) Electronics box mounted in rear of Squad which houses as many critical components as possible to ensure integrity of equipment, easy repair, and protection from elements. This electronics box will be purchased and provided by the Division; i) Mobile Police Radio, with main module mounted remotely from radio head. Ideally the radio “brick” is housed in the electronics box. Installation consistent with industry best practices/standards and under the direction/guidance from the Division; j) Operational switches for lights/siren agreed upon by Contractor/Division prior to set up. Ideally, with the new Police Package Tahoe, the manufacturer pre-set switches on the steering wheel are utilized to the fullest. k) Flashing headlights and taillights; l) Battery saver/timer; m) A hidden ignition override platform which allows engines to remain running, with a fail-safe override protection, when keys are removed for added security (secure idle switch/function); n) Rifle rack; o) 800/900 megahertz (MHz) antennas mounted on roof; p) Two (2) LED cargo lights mounted inside the lift gate with on/off switch nearby; q) Master power switch (kill switch) that engages or disables all electronic police equipment to ensure battery doesn’t get drained; r) Remote start using a remote fob. 3.3.2 Typically, the administrative Squads will not have external spotlights.
