Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Procurement topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Purchasing Committee recommends council approve purchase of police vehicle and outfitting
Summary
The Purchasing Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the council approve payment to Central Dodge and Island Tech Services to buy and outfit a police vehicle; the chair said the purchase will be paid from the police detail fund (fund 44).
The Purchasing Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the council approve payment to Central Dodge and Island Tech Services for the purchase and outfitting of a police vehicle, the committee chair said.
The chair told the committee the vehicle is being purchased through the Greater Boston Police Council cooperative and read line-item quotes for the vehicle and outfitting. "It's being purchased through the Greater Boston Police Council's co op," the chair said. The chair stated a total amount for the vehicle as "$63,180.81 dollars and 72¢," and provided vendor breakdowns: Central Dodge quoted a 2026 Dodge Durango at "$41,006.97 and 50¢," and Island Tech Services quoted outfitting at "$21,004.84 and 22¢." The committee record includes an inconsistent numeric figure when the motion was read aloud; the exact invoice total as confirmed to council was not specified in the transcript.
Committee discussion noted the purchase is intended to replenish fleet vehicles and accommodate heavy use of detail/assignment cars. A committee member said trade-ins and detail reimbursements are part of the fleet-replacement approach. The chair clarified funding: "The vehicle will be paid for through the police detail fund number 44," meaning reimbursements for police details will cover the cost, the chair said.
A committee member asked whether the price included a police equipment package; a colleague replied the police package still must be procured and they will check equipment prior to finalization.
A committee member moved to recommend that the council approve payment for the bid request to Central Dodge and Island Tech Services; the chair confirmed the division of amounts as previously described and called the vote. The committee voted 'Aye' and the motion passed unanimously.
The chair asked for public comment; none was offered. The committee then moved to adjourn and approved the motion.
Next steps: the committee's recommendation will be forwarded to the council for final approval; the transcript does not record the council action or a confirmed final invoice.
