Submitted By
Rob Sproule, Public Works Director; and Shatonya Johnson, Police Chief
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving the Purchase of one 2023 Ford Utility Hybrid Police Interceptor Vehicle with Police Package, from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois in an Amount Not to Exceed $42,749.00 Waiving the Village's Bid Process for the Purchase
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Overview
Overview
The FY2023 Fleet Replacement Fund includes the replacement of six marked frontline Police vehicles. These vehicles were planned to be replaced with six 2023 Ford Utility Hybrid Police Interceptor vehicles with the Police Package. In 2022 six marked frontline Police vehicles were scheduled to be purchased through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) through Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois, but were canceled by the manufacturer. The order was immediately resubmitted for 2023 units to receive the best chance of having our order fulfilled. Five of the six have been manufactured and delivered. The production outlook of the sixth one is unknown at this time.
One unmarked Ford Utility Hybrid Police Interceptor has become available from Currie Motors. This unit will be assigned to the highest user, giving us the best return on investment. This purchase will also allow us to remove one of our older, less efficient unmarked units, continuing our efforts to green our fleet.
On May 11, 2023, the Village Manager authorized the purchase of this vehicle pursuant to Section 2-6-10 of the Oak Park Village Code which allows for purchases "without formal advertising with the approval of the Village Manager, when it is in the best interest of the Village and when it is impractical to convene a meeting of the Board of Trustees."
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
2022 and 2023 model-year vehicles are representing a unique procurement challenge. Manufacturers are facing supply chain constraints and labor shor...
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