HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/01/2013 Purchase of One (1) New Ford Utility Police InterceptorMount Prospect Public Works Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL E. JANONIS
FROM: VEHICLEXQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT
DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
SUBJECT: ACCEPT STATE OF ILLINOIS BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1)
NEW FORD UTILITY POLICE INTERCEPTOR ($27,185)
Background
On July 31, 2013, police squad P -9 (2013 Ford Utility Police Interceptor) was involved in an
accident with another vehicle. The damage to our vehicle was sufficient enough ($22,851.13)
for our insurance claims administrator, Gallagher Bassett, to declare the vehicle a total loss.
I have contacted several automobile dealers who specialize in police vehicles, including Morrow
Brothers Ford who has been awarded the State Contract. All indicated they currently have sold
all of their surplus stock and units on order will not fit our needs.
Because this unit is used for police patrol on a daily basis, it is our desire to order a new
replacement this year. State Contract pricing for the 2014 model year has remained the same as
model year 2013. Funds for this purchase will come from our risk management fund.
Other Factors
Coincidentally, the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) also let a public bid for a similar
Ford Utility Police Interceptor. However, the total cost of the same purchase is $538 higher.
Replacement Recommendation
It is my recommendation that a replacement for P -9 be purchased during the 2013 budget year.
Bid Recommendation
I am recommending the Village Board authorize the purchase of one (1) new 2014 Ford Utility
Police Interceptor from the State of Illinois Contract (PSD- 4017160) award winner Morrow
Brothers Ford, Inc., of Greenfield, Illinois at a cost not to exceed $27,185. The State of Illinois
Contract is publicly bid and satisfies the public bidding requirements of the Village of Mount
Prospect Purchasing Policy. Funds for this proposed purchase are currently available in the Risk
Accept State of Illinois Bid for the Purchase of one (1) New Ford Utility Police Interceptor ($27,185.00)
September 23, 2013
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Management Fund of the 2013 budget.
Police vehicle P -9 will be sold through the GovDeals.com Internet auction later this year after
securing a salvage title.
ames R. Breitzman
Vehicle /Equipment Superintendent
I concur.
sari P. Dorsey
Director of Public Works
JB
C: Deputy Director of Public Works, Jason Leib
Chief of Police, Michael Semkiu
Deputy Chief of Police, John Wagner
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