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Item # 16
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
January 18, 2022
TOPIC: Ford Police Interceptor Utility K-9 Vehicle Purchase
AGENDA TITLE:
Award a Purchase Order to Wondries Fleet Group for Three Ford Police Interceptor K-9
Utility Vehicles in the Amount of $126,616 (Specification No. 21-094) (Non-General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to Wondries Fleet Group
for the purchase of three Ford Police Interceptor K-9 Utility vehicles for the Santa Ana
Police Department, for a total amount not to exceed $126,616, subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
DISCUSSION
The Santa Ana Police Department Canine Unit utilizes police service dogs trained
specifically to assist with different patrol functions. The police service dogs serve as a
valuable officer safety resource during tactical and high-risk situations. The police service
dogs are used to find and apprehend violent suspects, providing officers with additional
safety options when apprehending a suspect. In addition to enforcement duties, the
Canine Unit performs public relation activities that enhance the crucial bond between the
Police Department and community members. During public events, community members
are able to “meet-and-greet” the police service dogs and observe live bite and detection
demonstrations.
Currently, the Santa Ana Police Department Canine Unit has six apprehension canines,
a bloodhound, a narcotics detection dog, and a therapeutic dog. Two of the vehicles used
by these K-9 Officers have reached the end of their useful life and are scheduled to be
replaced. K-9 Officers utilize Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles (similar to Ford
Explorers) as the standard vehicle for its operations. Additionally, a third vehicle is needed
to accommodate the donation of a new K-9. These vehicles are equipped with grille LED
lighting, siren and speaker pre-wiring, rear auxiliary lighting, and other features designed
to keep our officers safe. They are different from standard patrol vehicles in that they
include rear air conditioning to keep the dogs safe and comfortable. Once the vehicles
are received, they are equipped with the required radios, mobile digital computers, light
bars, and additional equipment. It is expected that the new vehicles will go into service in
summer/fall 2022.
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The Notice Inviting Bids was advertised on August 8, 2021, on the City’s online bid
management and publication system. A summary of the bid invitation and bids received
is as follows:
162 Vendors were notified
21 Santa Ana vendors were notified
16 Vendors downloaded the bid packet
2 Bids received
0 Bids received from Santa Ana vendors
Two bids were received and opened on September 2, 2021, and evaluated as follows:
Vendor Location Amount
Wondries Fleet Group Alhambra, CA $42,205.25
Fairway Ford Sales Inc. Placentia, CA $42,504.82
The bid submitted from Wondries Fleet Group is responsive to the specifications and
meets the City’s requirements. There is no Ford dealership in Santa Ana. As such, staff
recommends authorization of a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to
Wondries Fleet Group.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the one-time purchase order in the amount of $126,616 are budgeted and
available for expenditure in FY 2021-22 as follows:
Fiscal
Year
Accounting Unit-
Account #
Accounting Unit, Account
Description Amount
2021-22 07017100 66400
Fleet Services Equipment
Replacement, Machinery and
Equipment
$126,616
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Abstract of Bids
Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director – Public Works Agency
David Valentin, Chief of Police
Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager
Item Description Bob Wondries Motors
Alhambra, CA
Fairway Ford Sales, Inc.
Placentia, CA
1
Agate Black with Oxford White Roof & Doors Ford Police Interceptor
Utility Vehicle Model Year 2022 or Newer $38,546.00 $38,898.00
4 Documentation Fee $0.00 $0.00
5 9.25% Sales Tax $3,565.50 $3,598.07
6 Subtotal $42,111.50 $42,496.07
7 Destination and Delivery (Non Taxable)$85.00 $0.00
8 California Tire Fee (Non Taxable)$8.75 $8.75
9 Misc. Fees (Non Taxable)$0.00 $0.00
10 Total Price per vehicle $42,205.25 $42,504.82
11 1% Local Vendor Preference N/A N/A
12 Final Bid Amount as Determined by Basis of Award $42,205.25 $42,504.82
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