Title
Purchase of New Electric Motorcycles (Ordinance S-44264)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Phoenix MV Agusta for purchase of two Zero Motorcycles, model DSRP, for the Aviation Police Department in an amount not to exceed $50,000 over the life of the contract. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Zero Motorcycles is the sole manufacturer of an all-electric motorcycle built with a police package for both on-road and off-road use. The sole local provider of Zero Motorcycles is Phoenix MV Agusta Motorcycles, LLC. The motorcycle is equipped with emergency lighting, siren, and all other required equipment for police use. The motorcycles will be used for patrolling the airport terminals and outlying areas of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. These all-electric DSRP models minimize maintenance cost and eliminates fuel costs and emissions.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the result of a Determination Memo citing there is only one source for the necessary goods and services.
Contract Term
This contract will begin on or about March 1, 2018, for the one-time purchase of two Zero Motorcycle DSRP model motorcycles.
Financial Impact
Expenditure shall not exceed $50,000 over the life of the contract. Funds are available in the Aviation Department's budget.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Karen Peters and Deanna Jonovich, and the Public Works and Aviation departments.