HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 27 - Ford TruckMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
SUBJECT: POLICE EQUIPMENT TO UP -FIT POLICE K9 FORD F150
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase and installation of
police equipment to up -fit the new Police K9 Ford F150 from Defender
Supply for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the CCPD Fund for a total amount not to exceed
$29,780.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for Police equipment and professional services to install
and up -fit the new Police K9 Ford F150 that was purchased earlier this
month. This equipment will include a fitted dog cage, partitions, gun locks,
and consoles. The entire unit, upon completion, will replace the K9 vehicle
that was involved in an accident in November, 2022. The up -fit will be
done at Defender Supply.
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
Defender Supply. 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.
RG/LW