25-938
SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements to Standardize Equipment, Authorization to Purchase Equipment for Three (3) Unmarked Units and Allow Dana Safety Supply to Supply Equipment and Outfit Three (3) New Patrol Vehicles for the Police Department in an Amount not to Exceed $110,000 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to waive competitive bidding and authorizing the purchase of equipment, with install, for Police Patrol vehicles using current budgeted funds in an amount not to exceed $110,000. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 and authorizing the purchase to be made for equipment standardization; and, B. Authorizing the purchase and installation of equipment from Dana Safety Supply in an amount not to exceed $110,000; and, C. Authorizing issuance of the Purchase Order(s) and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
- Committee
- City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- Requested by
- Public Works
- Introduced
- October 16, 2025
- On agenda
- November 3, 2025
- Passed
- November 3, 2025
Where it was heard
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking AuthorityWatch Merced
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