HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Formal Bidding Requirements and Awarding Purchase of 2 Ford Police Interceptor Utilities RESOLUTION NO. 24-027
RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND
AWARDING PURCHASE OF 2 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITIES
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Police Department has been using Ford Police Utility Interceptors as
patrol vehicles for the last several years. The last two orders consisted of hybrid units. In the last
two years, supply chain issues have made obtaining police vehicles and parts very difficult. In
August 2023, staff solicited bids for these vehicles, but did not receive any bids; and,
WHEREAS, staff recently learned that Stiver's Ford was receiving delivery of 2024 units
that were available for purchase. Stiver's offered the City the opportunity to purchase up to two
non-hybrid units at a cost of$45,034 per unit with March or April delivery. Stiver's would require
that any upfitting or switching of equipment would have to be done by Stiver's; and,
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the proposed terms and verified that the price of the units and
upfitting was appropriate. Additionally, staff contacted other Ford dealers in the area and no other
vendor had units available or could guarantee an order would be fulfilled.While staff would prefer
hybrids, the current purchasing climate does not make that possible. Staff expects that the order
bank for the 2025 units will open soon, and a bid will be placed for hybrid units at that time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of Purchasing Policies and Procedures requirement for competitive bids and award of
contract for two Ford Police Interceptor Utilities to Stiver's Ford of Waukee, Iowa, in the amount
of$90,068 are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of January, 2024.
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Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of January, 2024.