HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Police SUVsMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 2, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR POLICE INTERCEPTOR
SUVS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of four police
interceptor SUVs from Sam Pack's Five Star Ford for the Police
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 325-48910-209-002
(Motor Vehicles) for a total amount not to exceed $201,828.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for four Ford Police Interceptor SUVs to replace units for
the Police Department that were approved on the FY 2019 vehicle
replacement list. These vehicles meet the specifications and requirement
of a base police unit that will be up -fitted in-house.
Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with Tarrant County, Texas as allowed by Texas Local
Government Code, Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Section
791.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to Sam
Pack's Five Star Ford. The Fleet Services and Purchasing staff reviewed
the contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contract would provide the best product and pricing
for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
PH/LW