REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 19, 2020
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, Director
Department of Transportation
BY: BRIAN BARR, Assistant Director
Department of Transportation
Tim Olday, Fleet Manager
Department of Transportation/Public Safety Fleet Division
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the award of a purchase contract to Swanson Fahrney Ford of Selma, California, for the purchase of five hybrid police patrol sport utility vehicles in the amount of $201,584.49 (Bid File 3713)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a purchase contract to Swanson Fahrney Ford of Selma, California, for the purchase of five hybrid police patrol sport utility vehicles (SUV) in the amount of $201,584.49.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Transportation/Public Safety Fleet Division and the Police Department are requesting approval to purchase five new Ford hybrid pursuit rated police patrol SUVs for daily law enforcement operations. The patrol units will replace units that have surpassed their economic and useful lifecycle within the Police Department patrol fleet.
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 communities safe. Maintaining vehicles in a good state of repair is critical to this mission, as vehicles are used to transport officers while providing public safety services throughout the city.
The Public Safety Fleet Division is responsible for the procurement, maintenance, and disposal of vehicles operated by the Police Department. The five SUVs will be used for police patrol operations throughout the city. The selected Ford hybrid police patrol SUV will provide the assigned officers with an emergency response vehicle. It will be equipped with emergency lighting, police communications radios and computer, prisoner restraint, a...
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