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WARD /COUNCILMEMBER: City Wide
$ IMPACT: $296,000.00
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Approval to purchase 6 (six) equipped Ford Police Interceptor Explorers for the Police Department as part of the FY22 Vehicle Replacement Fund at a total cost not to exceed of $296,000.00 dollars through through Phil Brannen Ford of Perry - 2010 Us Highway 41 South Perry, GA 31069 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute any related documents.
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ISSUE / BACKGROUND: A total of 6 (six) police fleet vehicles have been or will be taken out of service in FY22. The replacement vehicles were included in the FY22 Vehicle Replacement Fund. The Police Department is authorized $296,000.00 dollars in the FY22 Vehicle Replacement Fund for the replacement of 6 (six) Uniform Patrol vehicles.The vehicles are needed to replace fleet vehicles taken out of service as a result of damage sustained in accidents, age and/or mileage, as well as guidance from the Fleet Manager. The vehicles and equipment will be purchased using State/County contracts and competitive bids through cooperative pricing. Vehicle decals will be purchased from "Grafix Shoppe", a single source provider who solely owns the decal artwork. All vehicles will be purchased from Phil Brannen Ford of Perry (2010 Us Highway 41 South Perry, GA 31069) and all necessary equipment from Insight Public Sector, Grafix Shoppe, Dell EMC, and ProLogic ITS.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: The Chief of Police, Staff, and the Finance Department recommend approval to purchase 6 (six) equipped Ford Police Interceptor Explorers for the Police Department as part of the FY22 Vehicle Replacement Fund at a total cost not to exceed of $296,000.00 dollars through through Phil Brannen Ford of Perry - 2010 Us Highway 41 South Perry, GA 31069 and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute any related documents.