EQUIPMENTPENDING

Bid waiver sought for police vehicle up‑fitting vendor

The Darien Police Department is seeking Board of Selectmen approval to waive bidding requirements and continue using Specialty Warning Systems of Danbury to up‑fit three FY27 replacement police vehicles. Specialty Warning has provided detailed proposals showing per‑vehicle costs ranging from about $18,000 to $26,000 for comprehensive emergency lighting, sirens, graphics, and specialized law enforcement equipment. The work will be funded from the approved capital budget and builds on a 16‑year vendor relationship.

Status
PENDING
Document date
August 8, 2026
Contract type
EQUIPMENT
Vendor
Specialty Warning Systems
Agency
Town of Darien · CT

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
Approximately $18,000 to $26,000 per vehicle; proposal example $18,580.12 for Car 1; proposal total $26,757.78 for 2026 Tahoe PPV; FY27 up‑fitting for three replacement vehicles within approved capital budget
Contract type
EQUIPMENT
Contract term
One-time up-fitting services for FY27 replacement vehicles; proposal pricing valid for 30 days from 07/24/25 and 10/07/25 respectively
Renewal
Bid waiver would extend an approximately 16‑year preferred‑vendor relationship; proposals specify that component pricing is valid for 30 days from the stated dates and subject to manufacturer price revisions.
Document type
AgendaPacket
Source document
Town of Darien Board of Selectmen Agenda Packet 2026-08-10

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the equipment contract by Town of Darien?

Specialty Warning Systems was awarded this equipment contract by Town of Darien, as recorded on August 8, 2026. The contract value is Approximately $18,000 to $26,000 per vehicle; proposal example $18,580.12 for Car 1; proposal total $26,757.78 for 2026 Tahoe PPV; FY27 up‑fitting for three replacement vehicles within approved capital budget.

How much is the Specialty Warning Systems contract with Town of Darien worth?

The Specialty Warning Systems contract with Town of Darien is valued at Approximately $18,000 to $26,000 per vehicle; proposal example $18,580.12 for Car 1; proposal total $26,757.78 for 2026 Tahoe PPV; FY27 up‑fitting for three replacement vehicles within approved capital budget, covering equipment work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Equipment contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Town of Darien Board of Selectmen Agenda Packet 2026-08-10 (AgendaPacket), dated August 8, 2026 from Town of Darien. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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