Title/Name/Summary
Purchase of Replacement of Police Vehicle
History
On June 25, 2025, Police vehicle 1466 was involved in an accident, and the vehicle sustained substantial damage. The vehicle is a 2020 Ford Explorer Police Utility Interceptor.
The vehicle appeared to be a total loss upon initial inspection. An insurance adjuster was requested to verify the total loss. RAC Adjustments, Inc. inspected the vehicle, and submitted a repair estimate of $30,395.16.
The vehicle valuation is $19,300.00. The cost of repairs is 157% of the vehicle’s value, and the vehicle is considered a total loss.
It is staff’s recommendation to utilize the Illinois State Contract #22-416CMS-BOSS4-B-27256 for the purchase of one (1) 2025 model year Ford Explorer Police Utility Interceptor vehicle from Sutton Ford of Matteson, Illinois to replace the totaled vehicle.
The totaled vehicle will be sold at auction. Funds recovered from the auction will be returned to the general fund to offset the total purchase price of the replacement vehicle.
Financial Impact
Funds in the amount of $47,633.00 are allocated in account 6100000-452110 for this purchase.
Funds received from the sale of the totaled vehicle will be returned to the general fund.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve participation in a joint purchasing cooperative and authorize the approval and participation in the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Master contract #22-416CMS-BOSS4-B-27256 for the purchase of one (1) 2025 Ford Explorer Police Utility Interceptor with administrator package from Sutton Ford of Matteson, Illinois, for an amount not to exceed $47,633.00;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts, subject to the Village Attorney review.