Impact
WARD: Ward 1
COMMITTEE: Public Safety
$ IMPACT: $239,021.84
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Approval to purchase 6 (six) equipped Ford Explorers as part of the FY17 Vehicle Replacement Fund at a total cost of $239,021.84
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ISSUE: A total of 6 (six) Uniform Patrol vehicles have been or will be taken out of service in FY17. The replacement vehicles were included in the FY17 Vehicle Replacement Fund.
BACKGROUND: The Police Department was authorized $231,000 in the FY17 Vehicle Replacement Fund but due to the rising costs of the vehicle and camera systems ($1174 per vehicle and $211.71 per camera system), we are realizing a $8021.84 cost over-run from what was originally forecasted. These six vehicles will replace 6 Uniform Division Crown Victorias that have been or will be taken out of service due to age, mileage, or upon guidance from the Fleet Manager. The total cost of the six Ford Explorers is $239,021.84. Said vehicles and equipment will be purchased using State/County contracts, through cooperative contract pricing, and the graphics from a single source provider who solely owns the graphics artwork. The six Explorers are to be purchased from Wade Ford and all necessary equipment from Insight Public Sector, Grafix, and Diversified Electronics.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: The Chief of Police, staff, and purchasing department recommend the purchase.