Approval to Purchase Five New City Vehicles
December 9, 2024
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The Frame
The city is spending $210,924.00 in public funds to add five new vehicles to its fleet, which will be sourced from Duval Ford.
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Duval Ford
The company is the designated vendor for the vehicle procurement.
City taxpayers
City funds are being allocated to cover the $210,924.00 cost of the new fleet vehicles.
Last recorded activity December 9, 2024.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The City Commission approved the purchase of five new vehicles for a total of $210,924.00.
- The purchase includes two 2024 Ford Maverick 2x4 trucks.
- The purchase includes two 2024 F-150 Regular Cab 2x4 trucks.
- The purchase includes one 2024 F250 truck equipped with a utility body.
- The vehicles are being purchased from Duval Ford.
- The purchase is authorized under the Florida Sheriffs Association Light Vehicle Contract # FSA-VEL31.0.
- The resolution was introduced on November 18, 2024.
- The status of the resolution is marked as Passed.
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Why It Matters
The city is spending $210,924.00 in public funds to add five new vehicles to its fleet, which will be sourced from Duval Ford.
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Use of State Contracts
The city is utilizing the Florida Sheriffs Association contract to streamline the procurement of fleet vehicles, avoiding a separate local bidding process.
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