HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 21 - Ford InterceptorMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 7, 2024
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF A 2023 FORD INTERCEPTOR AND UPFIT FOR
REPLACEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a 2023 Ford
Interceptor and upfit from Silsbee Ford, Inc. for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Purchase Fund for a total
amount not to exceed $61,281.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for one 2023 Police Ford Interceptor and upfit to replace
a total loss of a damaged Unit 95130. The upfit will include police
communication equipment, emergency lighting, mobile camera system,
ballistic protection devices, and additional duty specific equipment
installed by Dana Safety Supply, a premier upfitting company.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with the Region VIII Education Service Center known as The
Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) in Texas as allowed by Texas Local
Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter
791.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and contracts were awarded to
Silsbee Ford, Inc. The Police, Fleet 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.
RB/LW