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October 22, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for (49) Police Interceptor Utility Patrol Vehicles and Outfitting from Wade Ford in the Amount of $3,131,271.50. (Fleet Services)
Strategic Priority
GOAL 6:  Always Be a High-Performing Government
Description

Recommend approval to procure Utility Patrol Vehicles and outfitting from Wade Ford in the amount of $3,131,271.50.

The department will utilize the (49) Police Interceptor Utility Patrol Vehicles to support patrol operations, emergency response, community policing, and other law enforcement activities. The vehicles are planned fleet replacements and will support the Savannah Police Department's continued reliable, safe, and efficient operations. The replacement of aging patrol vehicles will help maintain fleet readiness and ensure officers have dependable vehicles to perform essential public safety functions. 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 State of Georgia Contract, Statewide Contract #99999-001-SPD0000183-0006. It was competitively bid by the State of Georgia and expires on 6/3/2027. Delivery: As requested. Terms: Net 30 days. The vendor is:

S.C. Wade Ford (Smyrna, GA) (D) $3,131,271.50

A pre-proposal meeting was not conducted as these goods/services are being procured through the use of a State Contract. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business.

Local vendor: No

Total sent: 1

Total received:1

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Ervin Williams, Assistant Director, Fleet Services
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $3,131,271.50 from Vehicle Replacement Fund
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Utility Patrol Vehicles and Outfitting.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Utility Patrol Vehicles and Outfitting.pdf
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