REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: CLIFF TRAUGH, Administrative Manager
General Services Department
SUBJECT
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Approve a change order in the amount of $1,131,160 to a purchase contract with 72 HOUR LLC previously awarded by Council on September 29, 2022, to increase the quantity of Dodge Durango marked patrol vehicles from 80 to 105 for a total revised contract value of $4,750,870.04 (Bid File 12300303)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve a change order in the amount of $1,131,160 to a purchase contract with 72 HOUR LLC of Watsonville, California, for 25 additional Dodge Durango marked patrol vehicles.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno Police Department is requesting approval to purchase 25 additional Dodge Durango marked patrol vehicles as replacements within the existing fleet. The new units will mobilize law enforcement officers and transport all needed equipment safely and securely. The vehicles will be purchased through a change order to an existing contract that was competitively bid and approved by Council on September 29, 2022. The City intends to finance the 25 marked patrol vehicles through the City's Master Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement with annual debt service payment not to exceed $470,000 with the first payment of approximately $235,000 due in FY2023.
Due to global supply constraints, the factory order window for Dodge Durango vehicles will be closing imminently. Should Council delay approval beyond November 17, 2022, General Services may 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 highest level of service while keeping our community safe. To accomplish this g...
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