RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECT PURCHASE OF
EMERGENCY EQUPMENT FOR POLICE VEHICLES
WHEREAS, the during FY 2020-21, the Police Department developed a comprehensive Fleet Replacement Plan and corresponding Police Vehicle Replacement funds were approved by City Council as part of the FY 2021-22 Police Department Budget; and WHEREAS, on December 7, 2021 the City Council approved the direct purchase of 14 Ford Interceptor Utility SUVs to support ongoing Patrol operations; and WHEREAS, the department must purchase emergency equipment for the 14 new police vehicles; and WHEREAS, there are no local vendors available for this specialized emergency equipment and Lehr has provided quotes totaling $184,968.84 for emergency equipment and Motorola has provided a quote totaling $132,628.08 for vehicle radios; and WHEREAS, the department is requesting an additional 10% contingency, totaling $31,759.69, given current market conditions which have led to unexpected price increases and instances of vendors not honoring quoted prices; and WHEREAS, the City Council can approve this purchase pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code Section 12-27 (exception to low-bid based competition) in contracting for equipment, materials, supplies and services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Salinas City Council authorizes the direct purchase of emergency equipment, including radios, from Lehr and Motorola for a total cost not to exceed $349,356.61.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of April, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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