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Council reviews planned purchase of 18 Tahoes and upfitting bids; $965,934 for vehicles, $308,957 for equipment recommended
Summary
Staff recommended award of 17 police Tahoes and one fire Tahoe to Sam's Chevrolet for $965,934 and recommended Dana Safety Supply for upfitting and equipment at $308,957; council discussed vehicle lifecycle, insurance replacements and transport fees.
City purchasing staff recommended awarding vehicle purchase and equipment contracts for public-safety fleet replacements and upfitting during the Feb. 12 Conroe City Council workshop.
Why it matters: Replacing and outfitting frontline emergency vehicles affects public-safety readiness, fleet lifecycle costs and budget planning. Council members asked about vehicle life expectancy, insurance reimbursements and how to extend useful life.
Purchasing staff told council there are 18 Chevrolet Tahoe units in the bid package: 17 for the police department (as budgeted in this fiscal year) and one Victory…
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