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Council waives sealed‑bid process to buy two 2025 Ford Explorer police interceptors for $88,286.40
Summary
Council authorized a waiver of the sealed‑bid process and approved the purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorer police interceptors for a total of $88,286.40, following a motion and roll‑call vote.
The City Council voted to waive the sealed‑bid process and authorize purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorer police interceptors for a total of $88,286.40, at the request of Police Division Commander Fellows. The council directed corporate authorities to affix the necessary signatures to complete the purchase; the roll call produced eight ayes.
Why it matters: The purchase adds two marked police vehicles to the department fleet; council action waived the sealed‑bid process to expedite procurement. No vendor name or funding source was discussed on the public record during the motion.
The motion to waive sealed bidding and authorize the purchase was made, seconded and carried by roll call. Councilmembers recorded ayes in the roll call; the mayor announced the motion carried. The council also approved a separate finance director recommendation to declare two older vehicles surplus (a 2012 Chevy Tahoe and a 2014 Ford Explorer).
Ending: Council approved the purchase and surplus declarations; staff will finalize procurement and update fleet records.
