From
Jayson R. Ramirez, Fleet Services Manager
Title
Price agreement for annual purchase(s) new model year Police Pursuit Tahoes from Freedom Chevrolet (up to $2,131,550 annually) for one year with the option to renew for two additional one year periods totaling $6,394,650 if all extensions are exercised and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal terms
Presenter
Jayson R. Ramirez, Fleet Services Manager
Recommend Action
Approve
Analysis
The City will place an initial order of twenty-nine Police Pursuit Tahoes. Orders for additional units (not to exceed the quantities specified in the RFB) may be placed at the City’s discretion depending on need and available funding.
These vehicles will either replace existing vehicles in the fleet or add to the fleet according to the city replacement schedule. The purchase of the vehicles were included in the FY 2020/2021 Approved Operating Budgets and include the following:
· Eight (8) Chevrolet Tahoes will be replacing eight (8) 2011-2013 Tahoes/Harley Davidson's for Police;
· Twenty-one (21) Chevrolet Tahoes will be replacing twenty-one (21) 2012-2015 Tahoes for Police.
Notice of bid #20171 was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and Public Purchase; it was directly distributed to nine vendors. There were three Grand Prairie vendors available for these services, none submitting a bid. There were two HUB vendors available, none submitting a bid. In total, two bids were received as shown on the attached tabulation.
The low bids received from Freedom Chevrolet meet specifications and are recommended for award.
Financial Consideration
Funding is available in the following accounts:
1. $274,891 in the General Fund (283210-68320) Police;
2. $722,673 in t...
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