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Board approves $36,950 purchase of refurbished “Copsicle” ice cream truck for police outreach
Summary
Danbury’s Board of Awards unanimously approved a sole‑source purchase of a refurbished 1979 Chevrolet “Copsicle” truck for the police department’s community outreach, at a quoted cost of $36,950 and funded from the city’s cannabis account, after the department submitted a sole‑source justification.
The Danbury City Board of Awards on Oct. 9 approved the police department’s sole‑source purchase of a refurbished 1979 Chevrolet P20 “Copsicle” ice cream truck to use for community outreach.
Purchasing agent Chip Volker told the board the police department submitted a requisition naming Copsicle Ice Cream Truck Company and provided a sole‑source justification asserting the vehicle is “unique” and that “there’s no competitive products... available from any other source.” The total quoted cost is $36,950, and the purchasing agent said the purchase will be funded from a cannabis funding source.
The police chief moved to accept the sole‑source bid; the motion was seconded and the board voted to approve the purchase. Chip Volker noted the purchase will be processed as a purchase order.
Why it matters: The truck is intended for police community‑relations events; the board approved the single‑vendor purchase after staff presented the sole‑source rationale. The board recorded the motion and carried it unanimously.
What’s next: Staff will issue the purchase order and arrange delivery so the vehicle can be used for outreach events next season.
