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Clayton County approves $2.36 million vehicle purchase for fleet; commissioners press for local vendors
Summary
The board approved using a cooperative contract to buy 34 vehicles—24 Ford Mustang packages and 10 Ford police interceptors—for $2,355,528. Commissioners pressed procurement staff on local vendor participation; the sheriff’s office chief said the purchase is urgent to avoid operational unreadiness and to aid recruitment.
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners approved a recommendation to purchase 34 vehicles under an existing cooperative contract (CP 22-23), totaling $2,355,528, during its Dec. 16 meeting.
Procurement staff said the purchase is made off an existing contract the county has used since 2022. The order includes 24 2026 Ford Mustang packages and 10 2026 Ford police interceptors. Procurement staff explained local vendor preference exists in county code but said the vehicles were being…
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