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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT 2016 FORD UTILITY POLICE VEHICLES FROM NELSON AUTO CENTER FOR A TOTAL OF $250,895.60.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to purchase eight 2016 Ford utility police interceptor AWD four-door vehicles, Minnesota State Contract 83065, for a total amount of $250,895.60, payable from Capital Equipment Fund 250; Public Administration 015; Fiscal Year 2016; Capital Equipment 5580; Project: CE250-V1603 - Capital Equipment Fund 250, Police Vehicles.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the purchase of eight 2016 Ford utility police interceptor AWD four-door K8A vehicles for a total of $250,895.60.
These new vehicles will replace the following marked squads: 9324, 9337, 9368, 9369, 9370, 9374, 9377, and 9378.
The Police Department received quotes from four vendors; quotes provided a price per vehicle. Nelson Auto Center provided the lowest price per vehicle; they hold a state contract as well, Minnesota State Contract 83065, Release A-174(5).
NorthStar Ford Duluth, MN $32,046.18
Benna Ford Superior, WI $32,266.00
Ford of Hibbing Hibbing, MN $31,847.00
Nelson Auto Center Fergus Falls, MN State Contract $31,361.95