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Resolution authorizing the purchase of five (5) 2018 AWD Ford Utility Interceptor SUVs and one (1) 2018 Ford Explorer XLT SUV, from Ewald Automotive Group, and associated ancillary items, such as light bars, sirens, etc. from various vendors for a sum not to exceed $240,000.00.
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WHEREAS, $240,000 has been approved as part of the 2018 City Budget for Marked Squads and the necessary accessories to outfit them for use; and
WHEREAS, Ewald Automotive Group, the State of Wisconsin contract holder, has provided pricing for 2018 police-issue government vehicles, and the cost for one replacement vehicle with safety lighting and accessories is approximately $37,000.00 per vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the Police and Fire Commission approved the purchase of these vehicles and the needed accessories at its meeting on December 21, 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proposal dated November 8, 2017, submitted by Ewald Automotive Group, for furnishing and delivering five (5) 2018 AWD Ford Utility Interceptor (Explorer) SUVs for $29,203.00 each, one (1) 2018 4WD Ford Explorer XLT for $32,374.00, and, in addition, approximately $10,000.00 per vehicle for various safety lighting and accessories, to be ordered for a total net sum not to exceed $240,000.00, be and is hereby accepted. Funding for this purchase is available in the 2018 Budget, and these purchases will be charged to Account No. 100-2101-521-70.02, Police Vehicles.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Division be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for the aforesaid vehicles.
PCSD #18-001
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