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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2006 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR POLICE K-9 SEDANS (SPEC. NO. 06-009) rT~ ~~ _,~°„`sue CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: // ,~M CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1st Reading ^ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Award a contract to Moss Motors Dodge, using the Kern County's contract with Moss Motors, for the purchase of two vehicles in the amount not to exceed $54,704.94. DISCUSSION The Fleet Maintenance Division's annual Equipment Replacement Program is included in the City's annual budget, and identifies vehicles scheduled for replacement. Funding is monitored through a depreciation schedule established with each department. The Police Department's K-9 patrol vehicles are used to transport police officers and their canine partners to perform routine business. The Police Canine Unit tested several full-sized vehicles in search of a new line of K-9 sedans. Vehicles are graded and assessed on such features as safety for both the officers and the dogs, driving performance, and storage capacity. The Dodge Magnum was evaluated and approved by the Santa Ana Police Department as the new K-9 vehicle. Due to age and condition, two 1997 Ford K-9 sedans have been approved for replacement in the current fiscal year. City Council adopted Ordinance No. NS-2312 authorizing the City to purchase against contracts with other public agencies utilizing a competitive bid process. Moss Motors Dodge was awarded a contract as a result of open, competitive bidding and meets the City's requirements. There are no hybrid or alternative fuel options in this classification of vehicles. 22J-1