Submitted By: Anthony Vizzini / Susan Dobson
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Presentation By: Michael Balken
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Department: Police
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve the purchase of a new SWAT transport vehicle for the Ocala Police Department for $154,785
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The Ocala Police Department (OPD) has been utilizing a 2003 Ford E-450 truck as a SWAT transport vehicle for 20 years. The vehicle has extreme signs of aging, both physically and mechanically. Furthermore, its reliability has diminished which is problematic during a search warrant operation or critical incident. This new vehicle purchase will allow OPD to meet operational requirements for the agency to transport SWAT Officers to any dangerous situation.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The Ocala Police Department needs to purchase the SWAT transport vehicle utilizing funding from the existing budget funds. The cost for the SWAT transport vehicle, which was approved in the FY22-23 budget, is $154,785.
The Armored Group provided quote GSAJJ230403A which not only utilizes pricing from the competitively solicited and awarded General Services Administration (GSA) Contract No.: GS-30F-0020W, but also provides an additional discount. After review of the GSA Schedule and benchmarked pricing, the Procurement and Contracting Officer has determined The Armored Group’s quote reflecting pricing under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule for Armored Vehicles will afford the City best value and result in the lowest overall cost to meet the City’s needs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds in the amount of $154,785 are available in account 120-018-602-521-66-64010 in the existing budget.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
N/A. The City’s standard and approved Purchase Order terms and conditions shall govern this purchase. Any terms and conditions offered by the suppliers will be reviewed for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny