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Commission approves purchase of two police cruisers from Statewide Ford after questioning bid details
Summary
Following questions about RFP compliance, warranty and delivery timelines, the commission awarded a bid for two police cruisers to Statewide Ford for $59,007.20 with a 30-day delivery expectation from purchase order issuance.
The Harrison County Commission approved awarding a bid for two police cruisers to Statewide Ford for $59,007.20 after staff recommended that bidder.
Commissioners pressed staff on RFP compliance: some bidders did not supply equipment breakdowns, warranty details, or delivery schedules as required by the solicitation. Commissioners discussed the differences in bidders' equipment packages, siren/light specifications, and whether the lowest bidder followed the RFP requirements. Staff confirmed that payment would not be made until delivery and recommended a 30-day delivery requirement from issuance of a purchase order. A motion to award the bid to Statewide Ford for $59,007.20 with delivery within 30 days was made and approved by voice vote.
What happens next: Staff will issue the purchase order and monitor delivery and warranty documentation; commissioners asked staff to tighten RFP language and contract terms for future purchases to require equipment and warranty detail.
