Agenda Item
ii. Acquisition of DeKalb County School District Police Vehicles Approval (Not to exceed $883,416.30)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Mr. Larry L. Wright, Acting Executive Director, Acting Chief of Police, Office of the Superintendent
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of fifteen (15) police vehicles. Fifteen (15) - 2024 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor (Black) utility vehicles would be purchased from Wade Ford Inc. through State of Georgia Contract 99999-001-SPD0000183-0006 and outfitting of the vehicles would be purchased by an approved vendor for an amount not to exceed $883,416.30.
Why: Through the Georgia Statewide Contracts 99999-001-SPD0000183-0006 DeKalb County School District Public Safety Department will purchase fifteen (15) police vehicles. This purchase will support the increased staff and maintain the fleet lifecycle management plan.
Details: On January 04, 2022, the State of Georgia of Georgia awarded Contract 99999-001-SPD0000183-0006 to Wade Ford, Inc. for the purchase of police vehicles, regular and alternatively fueled. The contract was renewed with an extension end date of 1/3/2025.
In accordance with Board Policy DJE - III.D.3.d, exceptions to competitive selection are allowed when the purchase is made through contracts formally solicited and obtained by the State of Georgia, the Federal Government, or some other government agency. The Public Safety vehicles will be procured under the GA Statewide Contract.
Financial impact: This purchase will be allocated under the General Funds from cost code 100.2600.573000.40211.7510.9990.8010.010.0000 in an amount not to exceed $883,416.30.
Contact: Mr. Larry Wright, Acting Chief of Police, Executive Director, Office of the Superintendent, 678.873.8921
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by General Counsel
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
On January 4, 2022, the State of Georgia awarded Contract 99999-001-
SPD0000183-0006 to Wade Ford, Inc. for the purchase of police
vehicles.
In accordance with Board Policy DJE – III.D.3.d, exceptions to
competitive selection are allowed when the purchase is made through
contracts formally solicited and obtained by the State of Georgia, the
Federal Government, or some other government agency. The police
vehicles will be procured under GA Statewide Contract 99999-001-
SPD0000183-0006 (Wade Ford) and the outfitting of the vehicles will
be by an approved vendor.