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Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of Four 2026 Rivian R1S Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) from Rivian LLC in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $426,216.06, with Aftermarket Equipment from Patrol EV for Amounts Not-to-Exceed $79,521.33; Seventeen 2026 Ford Interceptor Hybrid SUVs from Town Ford for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,112,125.78 with Aftermarket Equipment from Kerr Industries in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $351,682.12; and Radio Equipment Installation from Metro Mobile Communications for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $25,367.20. (Public Works)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Twenty-five frontline Alameda Police and Fire Department vehicles have reached the end of their useful life and require replacement in accordance with Administrative Policy 48, the City of Alameda's (City) Vehicle Fleet Replacement Policy.
While the public safety electric vehicle (EV) market continues to evolve, staff recommends a mixed fleet approach, including gasoline, hybrid, and electric vehicles, for frontline Police and Fire operations. This approach balances greenhouse gas reduction goals with operational needs and allows time for the market to mature, charging infrastructure to be expanded, and departments to adapt to electric vehicle operations.
Of the 25 vehicles scheduled for replacement, six are assigned to the Alameda Fire Department (AFD). Staff recommends replacing two of these vehicles with Rivian R1S electric SUVs and deferring replacement of the remaining four vehicles to Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27. This delay will allow for the availability of new electric models, particularly extended-range options such as the redesigned Ford F-150 Lightning.
The remaining nineteen vehicles are assigned to the Alameda Police Department (APD). Staff recommends replacing two of these vehicles with Rivian R1S electric SUVs and the remaining seventeen with 2026 Ford Interceptor Hybrid SUVs.
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