REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: CLIFFORD TRAUGH, Administrative Manager
General Services Department
SUBJECT
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Approve the award of a purchase contract to 72 Hour LLC of Watsonville, California, for the purchase of 80 Dodge Durango marked patrol vehicles in the amount of $3,619,710.04 for the Police Department (Bid File 12300303)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a purchase contract to 72 HOUR LLC of Watsonville, California, for the purchase of 80 Dodge Durango marked patrol vehicles in the amount of $3,619,711.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno Police Department is requesting approval to purchase 80 Dodge Durango marked patrol vehicles as replacements and additions. The new units will mobilize law enforcement officers and transport all needed equipment safely and securely. The vehicles will be purchased through a competitive bidding procurement process and will be funded by the adopted FY2023 budget. The Fleet Management Division and Purchasing Division contacted the Central California New Car Dealer Association (CCNCDA) and dealerships located within the City of Fresno limits to gain interest, however no City of Fresno located or CCNCDA dealerships submitted a bid.
Bids were received and reviewed on September 13, 2022. The manufacturer began to accept factory orders on model year 2023 pursuit vehicles in late September. Due to COVID-19 pandemic supply constraints the factory order window will close quickly. Should Council delay approval beyond October 19, 2022, or reject all bids, General Services will lose the opportunity to purchase model year 2023 vehicles adding a delay of an additional 12 months or more above normal lead times.
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 hig...
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