E9. Award Bid for Patrol CarsKALISPELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
312 1 - AVE EAST — PO Box 1997 — KALISPELL, MT 59903
TELEPHONE (406) 758-7780 — FAx (406) 758-7799
E-MAIL - KPD@KALISPELL.COM
Striving to Exceed Expectations'
Report To: Doug Russell, City Manager
From: Doug Overman, Chief of Police
Subject: Bid Award for Patrol Cars
Meeting Date: March 18, 2019
Background: The Police Department needs to replace three of its patrol vehicles.
The Department budgeted to replace the following SUV and two sedans:
Car 37 — 2014 sedan with 94,772 miles
Car 38 — 2014 SUV with 119,634 miles
Car 40 — 2015 sedan with 93,354 miles
The city advertised an invitation for bids for three (3) Oxford White (YZ) 2020
Hybrid (99W) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles with specific options. The
standard drivetrain for these vehicles is a hybrid system which will reportedly result
in significant fuel savings over the lifetime of the vehicle. Three bids were received
and opened on March 8, 2019. Kalispell Ford was the lowest, responsive bidder, with
a total bid price of $121,497. The two other bids received were for $121,878 and
$122,700.
Recommendation: Award the bid for three (3) 2020 Ford Hybrid Police Interceptor
Utility Vehicles to Kalispell Ford.
Fiscal Effects: The cost for the vehicles was budgeted for in the 2018 — 2019 fiscal
year and is covered in line item 944 (Capital). As listed above, the lowest bid was
from Kalispell Ford for $121,497.
Alternatives: As suggested and approved by City Council.
Attachment: None
DOUG OVERMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE