This contract is for the procurement of 36 Police Interceptor SUVs from Santee Automotive in an amount not to exceed $2,348,144. This purchase will provide replacements for marked patrol vehicles in the City’s fleet and will also include the installation of warning equipment for the 36 patrol vehicles. Utilizing this state contract ensures current pricing is confirmed and the vehicles are delivered in 2025. If the state contract is not used, the process would be delayed, and the ordering bank for vehicles would close, meaning no vehicles could be ordered until it reopens in late 2025 and vehicles would not be received until 2026. These vehicles will be used by the Savannah Police Department Patrol Division for routine law enforcement services, enhancing public safety and security for the citizens of Savannah, and serving a critical function under emergency conditions. 

Per Section 2-4154 of the City’s Purchasing Ordinance, the City may purchase goods or services through the use of a state contract. The contract used for this procurement is the State of South Carolina contract for STC Vehicles (contract #4400035151). The City is utilizing Santee Automotive LLC due to the required timeline and ability to deliver turnkey outfitted units ensuring that the City's operational needs are met. The State of South Carolina competitively bid the contract and it expires September 12, 2027. Delivery: As requested. Terms: Net 30 days.

The vendor is:

S.C. Santee Automotive (Manning, SC)^(D)    $2,348,144

A pre-proposal meeting was not conducted as this service is being procured through the use of a state contract. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business. 

Local vendors notified via the supplier portal: No
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Approval