An average of ten (10) police patrol vehicles per year are replaced. Before these vehicles are sent to auction, the emergency equipment must be removed and reinstalled on the new patrol vehicles. Public Safety and Public Works researched potential contractors using workmanship, ability to meet schedules, and type of warranty as the criteria to be considered. 911 Vehicle was determined to be the contractor able to meet all of the requirements. 

911 Vehicle provides excellent workmanship, fulfills time requirements and provides a one-year warranty on the installation. In addition, 911 Vehicle has developed an electrical power management system, resulting in lower repair costs and less downtime, ensuring the patrol vehicles remain in service. The agreement reflects an average of ten (10) vehicles being changed over each year. The terms of the requested agreement are $450,000 for three (3) years, with an option to extend for an additional two (2) years at $150,000 per year, for a total of $750,000 over five  (5) years.

Pursuant to the Garden Grove Municipal Code Section 2.50.060(d), and based upon the Public Works Department recommendation, the Finance Director has determined that the required services to remove and install tactical equipment in police vehicles can only be achieved by 911 Vehicle.

There is no impact to the General Fund. The amount of this agreement is $750,000 and will be paid for out of the Equipment Maintenance Fund. 

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Approve the agreement with 911 Vehicle in the amount of $450,000 for three (3) years, with an option to extend for an additional two (2) years, at a cost of $150,000 per option year, for a total $750,000 over five (5) years for the changeover of police patrol vehicle equipment; and

• Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.

By:   Phil Carter, Facilities Manager