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File #: 19-1468    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/21/2019 In control: City Commission Regular Meeting
On agenda: 1/14/2020 Final action: 1/14/2020
Title: Approve the Utilization of the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract FSA19-VEL27.0 with Garber Ford, Inc. and the City of Cape Coral Contract CON-PW18-10MM with Lightning Wireless Solutions, Inc for the Purchase of Five (5) 2020 Ford Explorer Police-Rated SUVs and Emergency Vehicle Associated Equipment and Graphics for an Estimated Total of $280,621.75
Attachments: 1. Competitive Exemption Form - Garber Ford, 2. Competitive Exemption Form - Lightning Wireless, 3. Garber Ford, Inc Quote - Explorers, 4. Lightning Wireless Quote - Explorers Marked, 5. Lightning Wireless Quote - Explorer Slick Top, 6. FL Sheriffs Assoc. Contract FSA19-VEL27.0, 7. City of Cape Coral Contract CON-PW18-10MM, 8. Purchase Comparison, 9. Vehicle Overview, 10. Equipment & Fleet Vehicle Replacement Score Sheet, 11. FL Division of Corporations - Garber Ford, Inc, 12. FL Division of Corporations - Lightning Wireless
TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission

FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager

TITLE: Utilization of Florida Sheriff's Association Contract FSA19-VEL27.0 with Garber Ford, Inc. and the City of Cape Coral Contract CON-PW18-10MM with Lightning Wireless Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of five (5) 2020 Ford Explorer Police-rated SUVs and emergency vehicle associated equipment and graphics for an estimated total of $280,621.75.


Recommended Action

Approve utilization of Florida Sheriff's Association Contract FSA19-VEL27.0 with Garber Ford, Inc. and the City of Cape Coral Contract CON-PW18-10MM with Lightning Wireless Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of five (5) 2020 Ford Explorer Police-rated SUVs and emergency vehicle associated equipment and graphics for an estimated total of $280,621.75.

Background Information

The Police Department seeks to purchase five (5) 2020 Ford Explorer Police-rated SUVs utilizing the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract FSA19-VEL27.0. The Police Department also seeks to purchase equipment and graphics for these vehicles from Lightning Wireless Solutions, Inc. through City of Cape Coral Contract CON-PW18-10MM.

Item Qty Vendor Method of Procurement Est. Total Cost
Ford Explorer 5 Garber Ford, Inc Florida Sheriff's Association Contract $172,087.75
Explorer Upfit 5 Lightning Wireless City of Cape Coral Contract $108,534.00
Total: $280,621.75

Four (4) of the Ford Explorer SUVs are additional vehicles to be used in the West Villages and one (1) of the Ford Explorer SUVs will be replacing CID number 72942, which will be turned in for disposal upon delivery of the new vehicle.

The Florida Sheriff's Association Contract is made available to local governments within the State of Florida for the acquisition of vehicles. Using this Cooperative Bid, local government agencies can obtain competitive pricing. Local government agencies have the flexibility to choose a product or service according to...

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