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Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of Seventeen Hybrid Ford Interceptors from Towne Ford in an Amount-Not-to-Exceed $1,074,652.26, Including a 3% Contingency, with Aftermarket Equipment from Kerr Industries in an Amount-Not-to-Exceed $351,682.12, Including a 3% Contingency; and Purchase of Two Tesla Y Police Sport Utility Vehicles from Unplugged Performance, Including Aftermarket Equipment, in an Amount-Not-to-Exceed $143,628.27, Including a 3% Contingency. (Public Works 60141581)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Nineteen Alameda Police Department (APD) Ford Interceptors are scheduled for replacement due to mileage and age consistent with Administrative Policy 48, the City of Alameda's (City) Vehicle Fleet Replacement Policy (Fleet Replacement Policy). Staff recommends replacing these vehicles with seventeen Hybrid Ford Interceptors from Towne Ford in an amount not to exceed $1,074,652.26, which includes a 3% contingency, and procuring aftermarket equipment from Kerr Industries in an amount not to exceed $351,682.12, which also includes a 3% contingency. The two remaining Ford Interceptors are recommended for replacement with Two Tesla Y Police Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), which are electric models, from Unplugged Performance in an amount not to exceed $143,628.27, which includes aftermarket equipment and a 3% contingency.
BACKGROUND
APD and Fleet Services are responsible for replacing police vehicles according to the Fleet Replacement Policy, which establishes the replacement criteria based on age, mileage (or hours), and usage. Vehicles scheduled for replacement are reviewed for safety history, operating performance and whether continued service is cost-effective and minimum use guidelines are met.
Nineteen existing Ford Interceptors used for Patrol, Supervisor and Watch Commander Police functions are due for replacement. Funding for replacement of...
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