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Agenda Item # 9.f.
City Commission Regular Meeting
Meeting Date:
02/01/2016
Re
Request to Purchase 11 patrol vehicles for the Police Department
Submitted For:
Diane Hobley-Burney

SUBJECT:

Approval to purchase eleven (11) patrol vehicles: eight (8) Ford Interceptor Sport Utility Vehicles and three (3) Ford Interceptor Sedan vehicles in the amount not to exceed $365,045.00. 

SUMMARY:

The Police Department requests approval to purchase eleven (11) new patrol vehicles. This purchase is necessary to replace current vehicles with excessive mileage, wear, and tear.  This purchase request is for eight (8) - 2016 Ford Sport Utility Vehicles (Explorer) and three (3) - 2016 Ford Sedans (Taurus) in the amount not to exceed $365,045.  These vehicles will be purchased from Bartow Ford (Bartow, FL). The purchase price for these vehicles was obtained from Charlotte County, FL contract Bid No. 2015000418. Charlotte County has authorized the Fort Pierce Police Department to "piggyback" their contract with Bartow Ford. Pricing includes the vehicle, lighting package, siren, and all other necessary police equipment.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this request.

ALTERNATIVES:

There are no alternatives to this request.

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Deputy Chief Frank Amandro, Lt. Chris Bender, Sgt. John Schramm

COORDINATED WITH:

Purchasing

Fiscal Impact

Budgeted Y/N:
Y
Fiscal Year:
2016
Account:
001.6000.513.6440
Amount:
$365,045

FISCAL IMPACT:

The funds requested for this purchase are available in the 2016 budget, line item 001.6000.513.6440.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Finance Department Johnna Morris 01/27/2016 11:56 AM
City Manager Nick Mimms 01/27/2016 03:32 PM
Form Started By:
cbender
Started On:
01/22/2016 10:17 AM
Final Approval Date:
01/27/2016