Cathedral City Page 1 of 2 Printed on 11/6/2023
Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 4.G
Meeting Date: November 8, 2023
From: George Crum, Police Chief
Title: Purchase of five Chevrolet Tahoe PPV for Patrol Operations
City Council
RECOMMENDATION:
To authorize staff to purchase five 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV’s from Quality Chevrolet of Escondido for $279,185.15, including estimated sales tax. Also to include the upfitting of emergency lighting from Dana Safety Supply for $90,426.56, including estimated sales tax, for a total cost of $369,611.71.
BACKGROUND:
Over the last few months, staff have been researching and looking to purchase new patrol vehicles to replace six recently retired patrol units. Due to manufacturer delays and limited inventory, staff could not locate any in-stock units from different dealerships.
After doing research and cost comparisons with the major manufacturers (Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge), staff determined the best value for the options received in a vehicle was a Chevrolet Tahoe PPV. The Tahoe PPV has some standard features already installed that would be aftermarket equipment with other manufacturers.
The standard lifespan for a marked patrol unit is approximately seven years and/or 100,000 miles. Staff has been monitoring the current inventory of police units and believe smaller quantity orders, on a fiscal year basis, will alleviate large quantity purchases and reduce the number of patrol units needing to be replaced at one time.
DISCUSSION:
Staff contacted Quality Chevrolet, whom we have a working relationship with from previous purchases and secured a quote for five Chevrolet Tahoe PPV’s for $279,185.15 including estimated sales tax.
Staff is also seeking the approval of the aftermarket upfitting of emergency lighting and equipment from Dana Safety Supply for $90,426.56 including estimated sales tax.
These five vehicles will be utilized for patrol operations and replace six police units that
Cathedral City Page 2 of 2 Printed on 11/6/2023
reached the end of their usefulness.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost for five Chevrolet Tahoe PPV’s from Quality Chevrolet of Escondido is $279,185.15, including sales tax. The cost for upfitting with emergency lighting and equipment from Dana Safety Supply is $90,426.56 , including sales tax, for a total cost of $369,611.71. The funds for this purchase will be disbursed from the Equipment Replacement Fund (611), with this purchase included in the FY 2023/2024 budget.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Action B -19 – Develop Fleet Management policies to establish vehicle replacements and utilization standards.
ATTACHMENTS:
Cathedral City 2024 Tahoe 9C1 SIgned 10.11.2023
Cathedral CIty Tahoes (5) Patrol Builds (002)