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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order Between Alan Jay Fleet Sales And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase Of Thirty Seven (37) 2015 Chevrolet Tahoes In The Amount Of $1,253,515.60.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
the Public Works Department, Fleet Division, on behalf of the Police Department requires the purchase of thirty seven (37) Chevrolet Tahoes to replace those vehicles that have reached or surpassed their life expectancy and road worthiness by age, mileage and wear and can no longer be relied upon to perform at required operational levels.
The Chevrolet Tahoes will replace thirty seven (37) in service Police Department vehicles which will be removed from the City's fleet. The Fleet Division will then evaluate and assess the mechanical and operational condition of the replaced vehicles and also review the overall citywide fleet needs prior to recommending the vehicle final disposition.
The Chevrolet Tahoe is recommended for purchase for the patrol vehicles rather than the Chevrolet Caprice. The Tahoe overall height and size provides a better field of view for the officer, higher visibility for the motoring public, less water ingestion during flooding conditions and features a full frame construction which provides increased safety for the officer in the event of an accident. In addition, the Tahoe has sufficient cabin and cargo room to support operations. The Tahoe compares favorably to the Caprice in that both vehicles average approximately the same gas mileage as well as price, while the Tahoe has a higher resale value.
The requested vehicles were competitively bid through the State of Florida, pursuant to Bid Number 25100000-15-1 for the use and reliance of government entities within the State of Florida.
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