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Resolution to Approve an As-Needed Purchase Order for the Purchase for Vehicle Upfitting Parts from Cruisers Inc. (ITB #4771; Not To Exceed $120,000.00 Annually)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and consideration for approval is a resolution authorizing the purchase of vehicle upfitting parts of up to $120,000.00 annually from Cruisers Inc.
Bids were solicited for City Vehicle Upfitting Parts through ITB #4771 issued by the City. Two (2) bids were received and publicly opened on April 23, 2025. Cruisers Inc., Howell, MI, was selected as the primary vendor as they are able to provide Fleet with all of the product lines needed for upfitting.
Upfitting parts are used by the City as we "setup" new vehicles before placing them in service. The bulk of these products are provided to set up public safety vehicles for the City police department. These parts include items such as lights, sirens, seats, protective screens, K-9 equipment, and mounts for computers, cameras and other equipment. All City vehicles receive some level of upfitting parts, even if it is just a safety light bar on a City pickup truck. This award is parts only as the City provides the installation of this equipment internally through Fleet Services staff.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Adequate funding for the purchase of vehicle parts has been budgeted in the approved FY26 Fleet Services Operations and Maintenance Budget. Issuance of purchase orders for FY27, FY28, and FY29 would be subject to the availability of funds in those fiscal years.
Cruisers Inc. complies with the requirements of the City's conflict of interest and non-discrimination ordinances.
Staff
Prepared by: CJ Stegink, Fleet Supervisor
Carl Konopaska, Fleet & Facilities Unit Manager
Reviewed by: Mariah Walton, Deputy City Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
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Whereas, The Fleet & Facilities Unit needs to purchase vehicle upfitting parts to maintain the City's fleet of vehicles and eq...
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