Background:
The City requires two replacement vehicles to satisfactorily provide city-wide services as funded in the FY 2025/2026 budget.
The Fleet Section is requesting authorization to purchase:
- one (1) replacement vehicle for the Police Department; and
- one (1) replacement vehicle for the Utilities Department - Gas Division.
After inspection by the City's Fleet Manager and First Vehicle Services, the City's vehicle maintenance company, the two vehicles recommended for replacement have met or exceeded the City's replacement criteria, please see Exhibit A. In addition, the City's Fleet Manager conducted a fleet analysis to ensure the correct size and type of vehicle is procured to meet the City's Operational needs.
The Fleet Manager, Purchasing Office, and the affected departments recommend utilizing:
- Sourcewell Contract 091521-NAF to purchase one (1) replacement vehicle from Alan Jay Fleet Sales; and
- Sourcewell Contract 032824-NAF to purchase one (1) replacement vehicle from Alan Jay Fleet Sales.
Since these purchases will be made using existing governmental bids and contracts, the City's formal bidding procedures are hereby waived pursuant to Section 5-173(c)(4) of the Code of the City of Sunrise.
Although the opportunity was provided to the local Ford Dealer, they could not provide more economical vehicles currently proposed at this time.