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 the award of a purchase contract to Elk Grove Dodge of Elk Grove, California, for the purchase of 78 Dodge Durango marked patrol vehicles in the amount of $3,676,998 for the Police Department and Airports Department (Bid File 12400501)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a purchase contract to Elk Grove Dodge of Elk Grove, California, for the purchase of 78 Dodge Durango marked patrol vehicles in the amount of $3,676,998.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno Police Department and Airport Department (FYI) are requesting approval to purchase 78 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 FY2024 budget. The Purchasing Division notified multiple local vendors to gain interest, however no City of Fresno located dealership submitted a bid.
Bids were received and reviewed on August 22, 2023. The manufacturer began to accept factory orders on model year 2024 pursuit vehicles in early August. Due to post pandemic supply constraints the factory order window will close quickly. Should Council delay approval or reject all bids, the General Services Department could lose the opportunity to purchase model year 2024 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 goal, officers utilize 424 activ...
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