Title
Police Undercover Vehicles
Action
Action:
Approve a contract for vehicle lease services with Wilmar, Inc. for a term of three years.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Johnny Jennings, Police
Jacquelyn Bryley, Police
Jonathan Thomas, Police
Explanation
§ Since 2000, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has used an outside vendor to provide leased undercover vehicles.
§ The contract will provide 53 vehicles of different makes and models, depending on the need.
§ The leased vehicles will be used primarily by the Vice, Narcotics, and Gang Units in their specialized undercover investigations, allowing the ability to rapidly switch out a vehicle.
§ Waiver of a competitive solicitation process for services may be granted on a limited basis when deemed appropriate and in the city’s best interest. A waiver has been approved for these services based on the need for continuity of service.
§ Contract amount is not to exceed $1,203,805.
Charlotte Business INClusion
A waiver of solicitation was necessary for this contract because of the need for continuity of service. Contracts with a waiver of solicitation do not involve a competitive bidding process and are exempt from the CBI program.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Police Operating Budget