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Council authorizes purchase of seven police SUVs, citing long lead times
Summary
The Prattville City Council approved up to $388,080 to purchase seven 2025 police utility SUVs and outfit them with emergency equipment under an existing bid; delivery and payment will occur in fiscal year 2026 due to lead times.
The Prattville City Council on Tuesday authorized the purchase of seven police utility SUVs and related emergency-equipment installation under an existing bid, at a cost not to exceed $388,080.
Councilor Chambers introduced the resolution noting the city previously awarded bid number 24012 to Stivers Ford Lincoln Inc. for 2025-or-newer police utility SUVs. The resolution states the bid remains valid and that, because of supply-chain lead times, the city needs to place the order in fiscal 2025 with delivery and payment occurring in fiscal 2026.
The council approved the expenditure with a motion, second and voice vote. The resolution appropriates funds from the fiscal 2026 police department capital outlay line and authorizes payment to Stivers Ford Lincoln Inc.
Why it matters: The purchase updates police fleet vehicles and reflects current procurement constraints that require ordering equipment in advance of delivery.
Next steps: finalize purchase order with the vendor and schedule vehicle outfitting and delivery coordination with the police department.
