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Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Equipment for Thirty-Four (34) Police Vehicles from Mobile Communications America, Inc. of Mooresville, NC for $382,271
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LEGISLATIVE INTENT/PURPOSE:
WHEREAS with the adoption of the FY24 Fleet Replacement Budget, Wilmington City Council authorized the purchase/replacement of (34) police vehicles; and,
WHEREAS, this resolution authorizes funds to up-fit those new vehicles with lighting, cages, radios, and other necessary equipment, with the vehicles listed below to be up-fitted:
(7) Marked Units
(7) Un-marked Patrol Units
(13) Detective Units
(4) Mobile Command Units for Watch Commanders
(3) K-9 Units
WHEREAS, in procuring the equipment, City staff utilized the sole source exception set forth in N.C.G.S. §143-129(e)(6), as standardization and compatibility is the overriding consideration.
WHEREAS, staff from Mobile Communications America, Inc. (“MCA”) have worked with the Wilmington Police Department and Wilmington Fleet Management to design and layout each vehicle type; and,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase, and to execute any agreements required to do so, all equipment and installation for thirty-four (34) police vehicles from Mobile Communications America, Inc. of Mooresville, NC for the total amount of $382,271.