Report Prepared by: Cosmo Ordunez, Public Works Manager-Internal Services
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SUBJECT: Award Bid to Razzari Ford for the Purchase of Three (3) 2026 or Newer Ford F-150 Police Responder Supercrew Pickups for a Cost of $55,864.86 Each for the Merced Police Department to Replace Three Patrol Units, P-1502, P-1503, & P-1504
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid to Razzari Ford for the purchase of three (3) 2026 or newer Police Responder Supercrew Pickups for the Police Department for a total cost of $167,594.58.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council – Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid to Razzari Ford for the supply of three (3) 2026 or newer Police Responder Supercrew Pickups for the Police Department for a total cost of $167,594.58; and,
B. Authorizing the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order(s), and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Deny; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
4. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article XI, Section 1111-Competitive bidding, and Merced Municipal Code (MMC) Chapter 3.04, Article III - the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and contractual services of an estimated value greater than forty-one thousand dollars ($41,000.00), the "contract threshold," shall be made by the purchasing supervisor by written contract with the lowest responsible bidder.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the FY 26/27 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Staff prepared bid specifications for up to five (5) 2026 or newer Police Responder Supercrew Pickups, and the invitation for bids was advertised both in the Merced County Times newspaper and the City’s website. Bids were publicly opened on August 11, 2026, at...
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