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 Cook's Communications Corp. of Fresno, California, for the purchase of 30 sets of patrol vehicle hardware and safety equipment in the amount of $704,195.40 for the Police Department (Bid File 12601719)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a Purchase Contract to Cook's Communications Corp. of Fresno, California, for the purchase of 30 sets of patrol vehicle hardware and safety equipment in the amount of $704,195.40 for the Police Department.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Purchase Contract for 30 marked patrol Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles was approved by Council on March 26, 2026. To complete the buildout of these vehicles, the patrol vehicle hardware and installation was competitively bid. This equipment includes radios, computers, internal barriers, prisoner partitions, and emergency lighting necessary to carry out law enforcement duties. To align with the fiscal and operational needs of the department, the patrol vehicle hardware will be ordered in FY2026 and financed in FY2027 through the Master Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement with the first payment estimated to be $79,425 in FY2027. The Purchasing Division notified multiple vendors to gain interest, and three bids were received, including one from a vendor located within the City of Fresno.
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.
Patrol vehicles serve as the primary re...
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