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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. PA-00811 and award a contract to Theodore Robins Ford, Inc., of Costa Mesa, CA (not an MBE, WBE, or SBE), for the purchase and delivery of 130 new 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors in a total amount not to exceed $3,690,269 including tax. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is being requested to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of 130 new 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors for patrol, detective operation, and other uses, in the amount of $3,690,269. The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) will be acquiring 106 Black and White Police Interceptors for patrol in the amount of $3,025,908 and 24 Police Interceptor Solids (solid color units) for dual use in the amount of $664,361 for use in the LBPD.
The LBPD currently utilizes 214 Ford Crown Victoria Black & White Police Interceptors for frontline Police patrol duties. Vehicles designated for patrol are budgeted for replacement every four years as these units are driven on a 24-hour basis. This increase of time in service accelerates the maintenance process and the ur,lit "wears in" faster. The current units to be replaced exceed four years of service, exceed the mileage replacement threshold, and are now incurring increased maintenance costs.
In addition to the black & whites, LBPD currently utilizes 156 Ford Crown Victoria solid color Police Interceptors as dual-purpose vehicles used as command and unmarked units for gang, homicide, juvenile, auto theft detectives. They are also fully outfitted with the pursuit package, which allows for the dual use as a patrol vehicle. The current units to be replaced exceed eight years of service, exceed the mileage replacement threshold, and are now incurring increased maintenance costs.
The City has not purchased Ford Crown Victoria Interceptors since FY 09. The LBPD has worked to minimize replacements and maximize use of their current fleet during this time. By...
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