Memorandum
Date: June 9, 2020
To: The Honorable Moke Simon, Chairman, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Brian L. Martin, Sheriff/Coroner
Subject: Consideration of (a) Purchase of seven (7) 2020 Ford Explorer Police Pursuit Vehicles from Redwood Ford in the amount of $254,197.44 from the Sheriff/Pursuit Replacement Budget Unit 2217, Object Code 62.72 and (b) authorize the Sheriff/Coroner or his designee to sign the purchase order.
Executive Summary: The Sheriff’s Department is requesting your Boards’ approval to purchase seven (7) 2020 Ford Explorer Police Pursuit vehicles. These vehicles will be marked patrol units and will be used in the enforcement division.
A request for sealed bid was issued on April 17, 2020 and bids were received from the following dealers: Corning Ford, Redwood Ford, Downtown Ford and Towne Ford. This bid was also posted on both the County and Sheriff’ websites.
Corning Ford - $37,141.89
Redwood Ford - $36,313.92
Downtown Ford - $36,898.29
Towne Ford - $36,503.75
Funds are budgeted in both the Sheriff/Pursuit Vehicle Replacement Budget 2217.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: 254,198 Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☒ Not applicable
☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades
☐ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings
If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below:
Which exemption is being requested?
How long has Agreement been in place?
When was purchase last rebid?
Reason for request to waive bid?
Recommended Action: The Sheriff’s Department recommends (a) Purchase of seven (7) 2020 Ford Explorer Police Pursuit Vehicles from Redwood Ford in the amount of $254,197.44 from the Sheriff/Pursuit Replacement Budget Unit 2217, Object Code 62.72 and (b) authorize the Sheriff/Coroner or his designee to sign the purchase order