CFD Interceptor SUV

2026-11-03

SPECIFICATIONS 1 . PURPOSE AND SCOPE : The City of Charleston , WV ( the City ) is soliciting quotes for the purchase of One ( 1 ) 2026 Police Pursuit Rated ( PPV ) sport utility vehicle to be used by the Charleston Fire Department ( CFD ) for its ambulance supervisor / EMS command vehicle . Vehicle shall be a red in color Chevrolet Tahoe OEM PPV package or equivalent , as set forth below , equipped with a police - calibrated engine and automatic transmission , AWD , heavy - duty pursuit - rated suspension , high - output alternator and OEM upfitter wiring provisions , heavy - duty interior suitable for fire / EMS operations , door lock and keyless entry functions shall be of civilian configuration with OEM remote keyless entry fobs and standard retail - style operation of all doors , and all applicable safety and performance equipment as described in the detailed specifications . The details contained in the following specifications are based on the preference of a Chevrolet Tahoe OEM PPV package , but are not designed to exclude any manufacturer from bidding . They are offered as a means of describing the needs of the City of Charleston . The vehicles are required to meet current model year specifications and maintain consistency with existing City fleet standards . All specifications are minimum requirements unless otherwise stated . Models other than the Chevrolet Tahoe OEM PPV package are permitted , but any deviations from that model or the stated specifications must be described in detail . The merit of such deviations will be considered with regard to the City of Charleston ’ s intended use and bids containing deviations may be declined at the City ’ s discretion . 3 . 1 2026 Police Pursuit Rated ( PPV ) Sport Utility Vehicle 3 . 1 . 1 VEHICLE TYPE AND INTENDED USE  New , unused current model year 2026 Police Pursuit Rated ( PPV ) sport utility vehicle ( SUV ), factory - built law enforcement / fire service package .  Vehicle will be used as an ambulance supervisor / EMS command vehicle for the Fire Department , with 24 / 7 emergency response , incident command , and on - scene support duty cycle .  Vehicle shall be Chevrolet Tahoe OEM PPV or equivalent ( subject to deviation review outlined in Section 1 above ) and not a retail civilian SUV with aftermarket heavy - duty components . 3 . 1 . 2 CONFIGURATION AND DIMENSIONS  Four - door sport utility body , AWD or 4WD ( pursuit - rated AWD preferred ), minimum GVWR approximately 6 , 800 – 7 , 000 lbs .  Wheelbase and overall length consistent with OEM PPV utility platform ( approx . 119 in wheelbase , 198 – 200 in overall length for Utility - type PPV ).  Seating for minimum five ( 2 front bucket seats and rear bench or separate rear seating ) with rear cargo area suitable for command and medical equipment . 3 . 1 . 3 POWERTRAIN  Engine : Gasoline V6 or V8 , OEM police / PPV calibrated , minimum 285 – 300 net horsepower ; hybrid V6 police - package acceptable or preferred for idle - time fuel savings  Transmission : OEM police - calibrated automatic transmission , minimum 10 - speed , with pursuit - calibrated shift schedule .  Drivetrain : Full - time or on - demand AWD / 4WD , pursuit - rated .  Cooling : Heavy - duty engine oil cooler , transmission cooler , and high - capacity cooling system suitable for extended idle and hot - weather response .  Fuel Tank : Approx . 19 – 20 gallon minimum OEM police tank . 3 . 1 . 4 CHASSIS , SUSPENSION , BRAKES , TIRES  Suspension : Heavy - duty police / PPV suspension and stabilizer bars per OEM pursuit specification .  Brakes : Heavy - duty four - wheel disc brakes with ABS ; police - calibrated highperformance braking system suitable for repeated high - speed stops .  Wheels and Tires : OEM pursuit - rated steel or alloy wheels with pursuit - rated tires sized per OEM PPV spec ; full - size matching spare wheel and tire .  Payload Capacity : Sufficient for crew , radios , lighting , and EMS supervisor equipment ( target payload approx . 1 , 600 lbs .). 3 . 1 . 5 ELECTRICALAND UPFITTER PROVISIONS  High - Output Alternator : Minimum 240 – 250 amps , suitable for continuous operation of lights , radios , and EMS command electronics .  OEM Police / Upfitter Wiring : Factory - installed wiring provisions for siren , lightbar , and auxiliary emergency lighting front and rear .  Dedicated fused circuits and blunt - cut leads in console / front and cargo area for upfitting .  Dual Battery System : Or upgraded main battery as available in OEM PPV package , suitable for high idle and emergency loads .  Dark - Car Feature : OEM dark - car feature , police idle mode ( if Ford ), and configurable door lock / interior lighting options desirable for command use .

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