TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Approve the Purchase and Upfit of Twelve (12) Chevy Malibu Police Vehicles
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BACKGROUND:
The purchase of replacement administrative vehicles for the Joliet Police Department was included as part of the approved 2025 budget. The Chevy Malibu has become the last remaining available sedan that the Police Department finds acceptable for use. Purchase of this model also allows for standardization of operation, repair, and materials within the existing City fleet. These vehicles are in limited supply as they will no longer be built after 2025, so Fleet Services is maximizing the number being purchased in this final year of availability. Additional upfit of the vehicles will be required for the installation of window tinting and electronic equipment.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Vehicle pricing was requested from four (4) area General Motor dealers. Only one (1) dealer was able to provide these vehicles for purchase. Results are shown below:
• Ten (10) units at $31,113.70, two (2) units at $ 31,213.70 - Zeigler Chevrolet
• No Quote - Webb Chevrolet (3 units available but unavailable for purchase as fleet vehicles)
• No Quote - Hawk Chevrolet (0 units available, other models offered)
• No Quote - Marshall Chevy (no response)
Based on the above pricing twelve (12) vehicles will be purchased for the Police Department at a total cost of $373,564.40.
It will be necessary to install window tinting in these vehicles. Quotes for tinting were requested from three (3) vendors. Results are shown below:
• $5,120.00 - Just Tints (via Kevin Corcoran Inc)
• $6,739.00 - M&M Auto Crafts LLC
• No Quote - Hindsight Graphics
Finally, it will be necessary to complete electronic upfit including lighting and control components in each vehicle. Quotes were requested from three (3) vendors for these items. Results are shown below:
• $56,221.62 - Fleet Safety Supply
• $62,585.32 - Federal Signal
• $64,252.00 -- DataTronics
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases over $25,000.00 may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. One of these circumstances applies:
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Mayor and City Council
Sufficient funds will be available for this purchase request in the 2025 Police Vehicle Replacement Capital Improvement Fund (Org 30060020, Object 557500, $434,906.02).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the purchase of:
1. Approve the purchase of twelve (12) Chevy Malibu Vehicles from Zeigler Chevrolet in the amount of $373,564.40.
2. Approve the installation of window tinting on twelve (12) Chevy Malibu Vehicles by Just Tints in the amount of $5,120.00.
3. Approve electronic upfit of twelve (12) Chevy Malibu Vehicles by Fleet Safety Supply in the amount of $56,221.62.
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