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Council authorizes purchase of 12 Ford Explorers for Sandy Springs Police Department totaling up to $597,900
Summary
Captain James McNab requested and council approved authorization to buy 12 2026 Ford Explorers for SSPD from Wade Ford at a not-to-exceed total of $597,900 ($49,825 per vehicle). Funding was previously approved in the FY27 budget.
The council approved staff's request to purchase a fleet of 12 Ford Explorers for the Sandy Springs Police Department.
SSPD Captain James McNab told the council the vehicles are available on the lot and the purchase price is set until the end of the month. "My request is for the purchase of 12 Ford Explorers from Wade Ford in a total that will not exceed $597,900," McNab said, noting funding was included in the FY27 adopted budget. City staff emphasized timely approval would secure the quoted price and allow the procurement policies and procedures to proceed.
Council voted to approve the purchase by voice vote; staff will advance procurement and scheduling to outfit the units for police service.
