SR1653691107 – Approve the purchase of Ford Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) supplier Silsbee Ford in the total amount of $2,159,731.53 for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Airport System.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of thirty-three (33) Ford Police Interceptor vehicles through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) supplier Silsbee Ford in the total amount of $2,159,731.53 for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Airport System.
The Fleet Management Department has vetted and approved the purchase of these Police Interceptor vehicles. These internal combustion engines will be used as patrol vehicles, replacing existing vehicles that have reached their life expectancy and will be sent to auction for disposal.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 271.102(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that “a local government that purchases goods or services from a cooperative purchasing program or organization satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services.
M/WBE Subcontracting:
M/WBE Zero Percentage Goal Document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City's Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Jedediah Greenfield
Chief Procurement Officer
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Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY2026
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Out Years
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Total
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Fleet Management Department
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$2,159,731.53
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$0.00
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$2,159,731.53
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