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Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of Five Police Vehicles from Future Chevrolet in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $290,783.44. (Public Works 60141581)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council previously appropriated funds to purchase replacement police patrol vehicles. Tonight's action authorizes the City Manager to purchase five vehicles from Future Chevrolet on a sole source basis. Fleet purchases are typically made either through a state contract or cooperative purchasing agreement. Given supply and production shortages, Ford dealers under this state contract do not have vehicles available for purchase. Twelve police patrol vehicles are budgeted for replacement in the fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 budget cycle, however staff has been unable to purchase any vehicles in the last two years. Supply of Fords under the state contract is projected to be limited again in the coming fiscal year.
Staff learned that Future Chevrolet had an unexpected allotment of seventy-five 2023 Police Pursuit Chevy Tahoes on their lot. The Tahoes were not allocated for a specific agency and are selling fast. The City of San Leandro just authorized the purchase of 10 of the Chevy Tahoes. Five are being held for the City of Alameda (City), pending City Council approval. High mileage and use of police patrol vehicles demand a consistent replacement schedule to maintain safety, control maintenance and repair costs and ensure reliability of the fleet for first responders. Staff recommends purchasing these five police pursuit Chevy Tahoes from Future Chevrolet in an amount not-to-exceed $290,783.44. The vehicles meet all specifications and are suitable for the intended purpose. Future Chevrolet offers government pricing at a discount rate. The estimated difference from purchasing through the state contract is less than $5,000 per vehicle. Staff will continue to pursue replacement of the seven a...
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