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Chino council approves purchase of 13 police vehicles after vendor withdrawal
Summary
After the lowest bidder withdrew, the Chino City Council voted to cancel a prior award to Fritz Ford and approve a $787,544.29 purchase from Fairview Ford Sales Inc. for 13 police interceptor utility vehicles. Councilmembers said supply-chain and vendor reliability issues are prompting a review of the city's vehicle procurement process.
The Chino City Council on May 20 voted to cancel a previously awarded purchase with Warren Anderson dba Fritz Ford and approve a $787,544.29 purchase of 13 police interceptor utility vehicles from Fairview Ford Sales Inc. The vehicles will replace aging units and fill four additions to the fleet; the purchase price is within the $929,550 budgeted for the procurement.
Musette Ayala, senior management analyst, told the council the city awarded the order in December 2024 to Fritz Ford for $588,165.50, but the dealer later said it could not fulfill…
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