Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Explorer from Chastang Ford for $48,792 and the purchase of related emergency equipment and installation services from Mal Technologies Fleet for $16,637, for a total amount not to exceed $65,429 (Director of Public Works)
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize the purchase from Chastang Ford for one 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Explorer ($48,792) and with Mal Technologies Fleet ($16,637) for related emergency equipment and installation in an amount not to exceed $65,429.
Unit 136 a 2018 Ford Interceptor Explorer with 85,881 miles was involved in an accident on October 24, 2025. After a comprehensive inspection by the City’s insurance carrier, TML, this vehicle was deemed a total loss and payment will be disbursed to the City in an amount of $8,687.
To ensure the best pricing and benefit to the city, quotes for the vehicle were obtained from cooperative purchasing contracts, state contracts, and local retail with the following results:
BuyBoard - $49,292 (including $400 fee)
GoodBuy - $48,792 (including $200 fee)
Retail - $49,692
Based on the results, staff recommends procuring the replacement vehicle, a 2026 Ford Police Interceptor Explorer, from Chastang Ford for $48,792 using GoodBuy Contract# 25 8F000 and emergency equipment and installation from Mal Technologies Fleet for $16,637 under BuyBoard Contract# 698-23. Other patrol equipment, such as the radio and Opticom will be reused.
The total purchase cost for this unit and all related emergency equipment, including the $200 GoodBuy purchasing fee, will be $65,429 less the $8,687 insurance reimbursement for a total net cost of $56,742.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Vehicle and Emergency Equipment Quotes
3. Vendor Report Cards
CONTRACT ORIGINATION: N/A
FUNDING
{X} Funds in the amount of $65,429 are available from the Capital Replacement Account# 40203...
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