REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOE VARGAS, Director
Department of Transportation
BRIAN BARR, Assistant Director
Department of Transportation
BY: CLIFF TRAUGH, Business Manager
Department of Transportation, Municipal Fleet Division
SUBJECT
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Award a two-year Requirements Contract with provisions for three one-year extensions to Herwaldt Automotive Group, Inc. of Fresno, California, for a maximum of 75 marked patrol BMW motorcycles over a 5-year term in the total amount of $2,109,211.84, plus annual CPI adjustments, for the Police Department. The FY22 purchase will be 15 motorcycles in the amount of $421,844.37 (Bid File 9626)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a two-year Requirements Contract with provisions for three one-year extensions to Herwaldt Automotive Group, Inc. of Fresno, California, for a maximum of 75 marked patrol BMW RT1250P motorcycles in the total amount of $2,109,211.84, plus annual CPI adjustments.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno Police Department is requesting approval to purchase a maximum of 75 BMW RT1250P marked patrol motorcycles over a five-year term. Initially, the Police Department will purchase 15 motorcycles from this contract as replacements in FY22. The new units will mobilize law enforcement officers and transport all needed equipment safely and securely. The motorcycles will be purchased through a competitive bidding procurement process and will be funded by the adopted FY2022 budget and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds appropriated December 9, 2021. Bids expire March 14, 2022.
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, PD officers utilize 397 active marked units, including 76 motorcycles, to conduct daily patrols,...
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