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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.B.3. Purchase of Two Squad Cars ~--~ CITY OF SHAKOPEE 5: 6. O. Memorandum ___~_____~____ , Co..~\ms. r~"r TO: Mayor and Council . ,.'VI . . ~'1fIj l\f . Mark McNeill, City Administrator ~ FROM: Michael Hullander, Public Works Supervisor RE: Squad Car Purchases DATE: December 14, 2006 Introduction Council is requested to authorize the purchase of two squad cars. As provided in the 2007 budget. Background The 2007 budget includes an appropriation of $68,000 for the purchase of two squad cars. Funding is from the Capital Equipment Internal Service Fund. The vendor cost for squad cars last year was $22,458 each, including extended warranty. The new cars will replace models purchased in 2003. Most of the equipment from the 2003 squads will transfer into the new units. One new radar unit and two rear seats will be added along with some miscellaneous lights and wiring for an equipment cost of approximately $5,900 for the two squads. Labor to set up is estimated to be $4,875 each. The City mechanic recommends an extended warranty of 3 Yrs/75,OOO miles on the squad cars due to axle and transmission problems in the past. The State of Minnesota contract was awarded as shown below. Options listed are as requested by the department and are at manufacturer-to-dealer invoice pricing. Ford Crown Victoria - Patrol Type Base bid $20,087.00 Contract Options: Driver's cloth power seat 319.00 Full rubber floor mat -105.00 Single key lock system 42.00 Deck lid pre-wire 38.00 Driver control doors/windows 22.00 Two Tone Paint (Black & White) 378.00 Side Air Bags 252.00 Extended Warranty 3 Yr/75,OOO 1,380.00 Service manual - CD (one) 220.00 Total $22,633.00 Alternatives 1. Authorize the purchase. 2. Deny the purchase. 3. Table for additional information. Reconunendation Alternative number 1. Action Move to authorize the purchase of two full size police squads from Elk River Ford in the amount of $45,046 in accordance with the State of Minnesota patrol car contract #4352~4.