SR1655105789 - Approve the purchase of Ford Police Interceptor vehicles through The Interlocal Purchasing System (“TIPS”) from the supplier Silsbee Ford in the total amount of $1,505,267.43, for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of twenty-three (23) Ford Police Interceptor 2025 Utility vehicles through The Interlocal Purchasing System (“TIPS”) from the supplier Silsbee Ford in the total amount of $1,505,267.43, for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department.
The Fleet Management Department has vetted and approved the purchase of these Police Interceptor vehicles. These internal combustion engine vehicles will be used for patrol duties, replacing existing units that have reached the end of their service life 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”.
MWBE 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 an Interlocal or 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 Department Approval Authority
Chief Procurement Officer
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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Houston Police Department
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$1,505,267.43
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$0
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$1,505,267.43
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