Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HALL PUBLIC SAFETY UPFITTERS FOR THE UPFITTING OF TWO (2) FLEET VEHICLES FOR POLICE OPERATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This project involves the Upfitting of Two (2) police fleet vehicles.
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Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
The Police Department has two replacement vehicles on order as part of our ongoing fleet management. These two vehicles will need to be upfitted to make them usable for police operations.
The upfitting involves equipping police vehicles with the specialized components required for law enforcement operations. This includes emergency lights, sirens, core controllers, mounting systems, communication equipment, and other critical modifications that ensure officer safety, operational efficiency, and readiness for emergency response.
The total cost for the Upfitting of Two (2) Police vehicles is $46,693.82
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
X Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services contract with Hall Public Safety Upfitters for the upfitting of Two (2) police vehicles
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Perry A. Tabak. Chief of Police