Title
Bid No. 2024-078 - Purchase of Two Replacement Ford Interceptors.
(Staff recommends award to Silsbee Ford, Inc., through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 210907, in an amount not to exceed $108,502.00.)
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Name of Department
Equipment Services
Project/Budgeted Amount
$150,000.00
Sum of Bid/Bid Amount
$108,502.00
Mesquite Police Department fleet vehicles are occasionally involved in accidents while performing law enforcement related duties. The proposed units were evaluated for repairs, and it was determined that the units sustained irreparable damage. These units were assigned to Police Operations and are critical pieces of equipment to maintain the integrity and safety of the public.
Replacement Units:
2017 Ford Explorer Interceptor Unit No. 1700199
2018 Ford Explorer Interceptor Unit No. 1800139
Staff has located two Ford Explorer Interceptors with an estimated delivery of May 2024 to replace units totaled prior to their anticipated retirement dates.
Financial Implications
All recommended units will be purchased through the General Liability Fund, with all remaining funds being used to install lights, sirens, and other required emergency equipment.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends award to Silsbee Ford, Inc.
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Drafter
Jonathan Harrison
Head of Department
Tony Carson