Title
Unmarked Vehicles Contract - IFB 23-099 Request for Award (Ordinance S-49669)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Fleet Vehicle Source, Inc. dba US Fleet Source to provide 13 unmarked vehicles for the Police Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $399,671.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide the Police Department's Crime Impact Unit with 13 unmarked vehicles to meet operational, tactical and investigative demands associated with violent crime within the City of Phoenix. These types of vehicles account for officer safety, minimize the risk to the public and reduces the likelihood of a violent confrontation with suspects during an investigation. In addition to promoting the safe resolution to the apprehension of a violent criminal offenders, unmarked vehicles allow detectives to facilitate investigations to establish probable cause or identify co-conspirators associated with an incident without detection.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid procurement was processed in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10.
One vendor submitted a bid deemed to be responsive to posted specifications and responsible to provide the required goods and services. Following an evaluation based on price, the procurement officer recommends award to the following vendor:
Selected Bidder
Fleet Vehicle Source, Inc. dba US Fleet Source for $363,337.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about May 3, 2023, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $399,671. Funding is available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.