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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH STATEWIDE FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR POLICE VEHICLES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The Hudson Police Department is requesting the purchase of four (4) new police vehicles per the 2016 Approved Budget, and in accordance with the approved fleet replacement schedule. Three of these new police vehicles will replace three existing marked police vehicles, while the fourth vehicle, replaces the chief's unmarked vehicle. Further, the Hudson Police Chief recommends continuing the replacement of marked police cruiser vehicles with police utility vehicles (police version of the Ford Explorer).
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Legislative History
Three marked cruisers and one unmarked vehicle were approved in the 2016 City budget under "Equipment Replacement."
Purpose & Explanation
Hudson Police currently have ten (10) marked police vehicles in use as regular patrol vehicles. These vehicles include six (6) Ford NGPI-U (Explorers); one (1) four-wheel drive capable Chevrolet Tahoe (supervisor's vehicle); two (2) Dodge Chargers; and one (1) Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors (CVPI's).
We would like to purchase three (3) all-wheel drive Ford NGPI-U's, at a total cost of $77,406.00 ($25,802.00 each) from Statewide Ford which is State Bid pricing. Three other quotes were received; from Spitzer Ford ($26,618.18), Liberty Ford ($26,733) and GSA AutoChoice ($27,939.63). The three new police vehicles will replace V2, V4 and V6 (one 2011 Ford CVPI and two 2012 Dodge Chargers), presently at 91,000, 103,000 and 92,000 miles respectively.
We would also like to purchase a Ford NGPU-S (all-wheel drive Ford Taurus), at a cost of $23,855, also from Statewide Ford which is State Bid pricing. Two other quotes were obtained; Montrose Ford quoted $24400.68, while GSA AutoChoice quoted $24799.54 for the same vehicle. This is to replace the chief's vehicle, a 2008 Dodge Charger (in service since fall of 2007 a...
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