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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
From: Frank Gifford, Central Services Director
Agenda Date: August 18, 2014
Subject: Pursuit -rated SUVs, Bid Opening
Statement of Issue:
Opening of bids at 10:15am for the supply of pursuit -rated SUVs as needed from time
to time over five years, primarily for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Analysis /Strategic Goals /Pros & Cons:
A request for bids for a five -year contract for all - /four- wheel -drive police -rated sport-
utility vehicles was issued, and bids are due to be opened today.
Fiscal Impact /Cost Benefit Analysis:
While similar vehicles have been purchased using Washington State contracts, it is
necessary to put in place a long -term contract controlled by the County to allow
vehicle order timing to be staggered. Fleet Services staff cannot simultaneously upfit
several vehicles, but staggered deliveries throughout each calendar year will allow in-
house upfitting to be performed efficiently and vehicles issued more quickly,
preserving the factory warranty and reducing vehicle depreciation during upfitting.
Recommendation:
Direct the opening of bids at 10:15 am and that Fleet Services evaluate bids and
return at a later date with a recommendation of award.
Department Contact:
Matt Stewart, Manager of Fleet Services, 344 -9713
Reviewed By:
Philip Mor ounty -Ad mistrator
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