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Loveland Council approves order for two police Ford Interceptors to lock in state pricing
Summary
Council authorized the city manager to order two Ford Explorer Interceptors via the state purchasing program to secure current pricing and delivery in fiscal year 2026; unit cost cited at $49,010 and total $98,020, approved unanimously.
The Loveland City Council unanimously authorized the city manager to execute an agreement with Beechmont Ford to order two Ford Explorer Interceptors, staff said, taking advantage of an open ordering window under the state purchasing program.
Chief Michael Gabrielson told council the department maintains a fleet and follows a replacement schedule; ordering now would secure current pricing and delivery in fiscal 2026. “Total cost requested is $49,010 per vehicle, for a combined total of $98,020,” the chief said. He noted the city’s FY2026 CIP allocates $110,000 for vehicle purchases, leaving remaining funds available for outfitting and equipment.
Staff explained the state purchasing program removes the need for a local competitive bid for the vehicle purchase and that ordering delays could force the city into the next model year queue. Council voted 7–0 to authorize the agreement with Beechmont Ford (Resolution 107).
City staff said the department reuses equipment where feasible but anticipates some outfitting costs for the new models. The matter was presented as part of the council’s capital and operating budget discussion covering FY2026.
