HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiving formal bidding requirements and awarding a contract to Stiver's Ford, of Waukee, IA for two Ford Hybrid Police Interceptors in the amount of $94,638RESOLUTION NO. 25-006
RESOLUTION WAIVING PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
REQUIREMENT FOR FORMAL BIDDING AND AWARDING
SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TWO FORD HYBRID POLICE INTERCEPTORS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, over the past several years, the City has increased the proportion of hybrid
vehicles in the Police Patrol vehicle fleet; and,
WHEREAS, the hybrid Ford Police Interceptors have a marginally increased purchase
price compared to standard gasoline-only version of the vehicle but consume substantially less fuel
and require less frequent oil changes and brake services; and,
WHEREAS, the hybrids, therefore, have a lower life-cycle cost to operate and better align
with the City's climate goals in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver of City purchasing policies and procedures requirements for competitive bidding
to award a single source contact to Stiver's Ford, of Waukee, Iowa, for two Ford Hybrid Police
Interceptors in the amount of $94,638 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of January, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of January, 2025.