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Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Six Police Patrol Vehicles from Jorgensen Ford (State of Michigan MiDeal - $171,360.00)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the purchase of six 2018 Ford Police Interceptor - Utility vehicles from Jorgensen Ford, Detroit, Michigan, for $28,560.00 each, or a total of $171,360.00.
These vehicles will replace vehicles that have reached their 80,000-mile or 6-year service limits next year. These limits are imposed by the City's labor contracts with the Ann Arbor Police Officers Association and the Ann Arbor Police Supervisors.
The vehicles are built specifically for sale to law enforcement agencies and are not available to the public. After evaluating a number of different patrol vehicles over the last few years, the Police Unit of the Safety Services Area requested this be their standard patrol vehicle. The "utility" style, similar to a Ford Explorer, has become necessary to accommodate the large amounts of equipment installed in a standard patrol vehicle.
This purchase follows the guidelines of the City's Green-Fleet Policy, which serve to reduce fuel consumption and fund premiums required to purchase "greener" vehicles, if necessary.
The Fleet and Facilities Unit reviewed the bids of the Cooperative Purchasing Programs of the State of Michigan and Macomb County. Jorgensen Ford was the lowest responsive bidder to the State of Michigan MiDeal bid.
Funds for these purchases are available in the FY18 approved Fleet Services operation and maintenance budget.
Jorgensen Ford complies with the requirements of the City's non-discrimination ordinances.
Staff
Prepared by: Matthew J. Kulhanek, Fleet & Facilities Manager
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
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Whereas, The Fleet and Facilities Unit needs to purchase replacement vehicles for the City's police-patrol fleet;
Whereas, Jorgensen Ford, Detroit, MI, is the lowest r...
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