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September 25, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
16. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for 66 Police Vehicles in an Amount Not to Exceed $3,821,589 from Santee Automotive LLC. (Fleet Services)
Strategic Priority
GOAL 6:  Always Be a High-Performing Government
Description

This contract is for the procurement of 66 total vehicles in the amount of $3,821,589 from Santee Automotive LLC. These vehicles will be utilized by several divisions within the Savannah Police Department, supporting operational readiness. Marked vehicles will primarily serve the Patrol Division for routine law enforcement and emergency response, while unmarked vehicles will support investigative and administrative functions. These new vehicles are part of the FY25 vehicle replacement and fleet addition plan. Utilizing the state contract ensures current pricing and guarantees timely delivery of the vehicles in 2026. Without this procurement through the state contract, the vehicle ordering bank would close, delaying purchases until late 2026, with delivery not occurring until 2027. Per Section 2-4154 of the City’s Purchasing Ordinance, the City is authorized to procure goods or services using a state contract #4400035151, STC Vehicles, expiring 09/12/2027.  Delivery: As requested. Terms: Net 30 days. The vendor is:
 

S.C. Santee Automotive (Manning, SC) (D) $3,821,589


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 available: No
Total sent: 1
Total received: 1

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Ervin Williams, Assistant Director of Fleet
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $3,821,589 from Vehicle Replacement Fund/Vehicle Purchases/ Vehicular Equipment
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Vehicle Replacement & Fleet Additions.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Vehicle Replacements & Vehicle Additions.pdf
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