REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: MIGUEL RAMIREZ, Senior Management Analyst
General Services Department
SUBJECT
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Approve the award of a Purchase Contract to Elk Grove Auto of Elk Grove, California, for the purchase of 30 Dodge Durango marked patrol vehicles in the amount of $1,664,466 for the Police Department (Bid File 12601282)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a Purchase Contract to Elk Grove Auto of Elk Grove, California, for the purchase of 30 Dodge Durango marked patrol vehicles in the amount of $1,664,466.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno Police Department is requesting approval to purchase 30 Dodge Durango marked patrol vehicles as replacements. To align with the fiscal and operational needs of the department, the vehicles will be purchased and financed in FY2026 through the Master Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement with the first payment estimated to be $187,732 in FY2027. The Purchasing Division notified multiple local vendors to gain interest, however no dealerships located within the City of Fresno submitted a responsive bid. The installation of patrol vehicle hardware and upfitting components for these units will be procured through a separate competitive process.
BACKGROUND
With an emphasis on community partnerships, the Police Department is responsible for daily policing operations within the city of Fresno. The overall goal of the Police Department is to maintain the highest level of service while keeping our community safe. To accomplish this goal, officers utilize 441 active marked units to conduct daily patrols, respond to emergency calls, and proactively engage in community outreach. The 30 units requested by the Police Department will replace vehicles that have been removed from service due to accidents or mechanical failure.
In FY2022, General Services, Fleet Management Division in collaboration with the Police Department selected...
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