PURCHASE OF POLICE 4X4 BEACH PATROL VEHICLE

FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that Council:

1. Approve $27,939.33 for the purchase of (1) new black and white 4 wheel drive beach patrol vehicle (1998 Dodge Durango) for the Police Department.

BACKGROUND

Police Department vehicles are a part of the inventory of the Equipment Replacement Fund. For the current 1998/99 fiscal year, one (1) black and white 4 wheel drive beach patrol vehicle is scheduled for replacement. On August 6, 1998 a bid was opened as a result of a request for proposal initiated three weeks prior. Only one bid was received from Del Amo Dodge of Torrance. Del Amo Dodge submitted a bid of $25,810.00 (with tax of $2129.33, the total amount is $27,939.33). Staff recommends that Council authorize the purchase of this 4-wheel drive beach patrol vehicle from Del Amo Dodge of Torrance.

FISCAL IMPACT

1. The funds required for the replacement of this vehicle have been appropriated in the Equipment Replacement Fund for the current 1998/99 fiscal year.

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