7.2. SR 12-05-1994
Memorandum
ITEM 7.2.
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To:
Mayor and City Council
From:
Thomas D. Zerwas, Chief of Police
Date:
December 2, 1994
Police Department
Subject:
PURCHASE OF 1995 POLICE VEHICLES
The Elk River Police Department has received two quotes for the
purchase of 1995 police squad cars. We received quotes from Elk
River Ford and Saxon Motors.
The quote from Elk River Ford was for a 1995 Ford Crown victoria
police package squad car per our specifications; the Elk River
Ford's quote was for $16,175.50 (Sixteen thousand, one hundred and
seventy-five dollars and fifty cents) .
The quote from Saxon Motors was for a 1995 Chevrolet Caprice sedan
police package squad car per our specif ications; Saxon Motors'
quote was for $17,180.00 (Seventeen thousand, one hundred and
eighty dollars).
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I also received information on the Hennepin County Purchasing Coop
Bid for squad cars which was awarded to superior Ford for 1995 Ford
Crown victorias at a purchase price of $16,520.00 (Sixteen
thousand, five hundred and twenty dollars) per vehicle.
The above quotes are all between $2,000 - $3,000 higher than what
was budgeted for police vehicles for 1995. The reason this
happened is because Ford Motor Company reduced the concession for
police vehicles this year. In the past, we have somewhat relied on
local dealers for ball park figures for budgeting purposes.
However, as they always indicate, it is strictly a "best guess"
figure. In the future, we will have to estimate higher to avoid
this problem.
The Elk River Ford quote was less than Saxon Motors and Hennepin
County Purchasing Coop. I am, therefore, requesting authorization
to purchase three (3) 1995 Ford Crown victorias from Elk River Ford
at the quoted price of $16,175.50 per vehicle. If you have any
questions about this request, please see me.
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13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 723 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-2324 · Fax (612) 441-8937
River
Police Department
SPECIFICATIONS FOR A 1995 FULL-SIZE POLICE SEDAN
BODY:
STYLE:
SEATING:
FEATURES:
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CHASSIS:
WHEELBASE:
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4-door sedan police package
Bucket front seats, rear bench seat H.D
cloth trim
Air conditioner with temperature, high
pressure cut out
Spotlight, left-6"Halogen lamps
Tinted glass
Rear and front bumper guards
Power door locks
Certified speedometer
AM/FM radio
Power windows
Variable speed wiper package
Police package tires
Halogen headlamps
Block heater
Trunk lamp
Hood lamp
Tilt steering wheel
Rear defroster
Day-night mirror
Cigarette lighter
Power deck lid
Remote mirrors, left and right
Roof drip moulding
H.D. rubber front floor mats
Power steering
Single key locking systems
Digital clock
All vehicles keyed the same
Minimum wheel base 112"
P.O. Box 723 . 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, Minnesota 55330 · (612) 441-2324 · Fax (612) 441-8937
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Specifications for a 1995 full sized police sedan
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BRAKES: Power, disc front, anti-lock, semi
metallic lining. Shall meet IACP
requirements, automatic parking brake
release
FRAME: H.D. police vehicle
SUSPENSION: Police car suspension as currently
advertised. Shall include front and
rear stabilizers, special H.D. springs
and shocks.
STEERING: Power with auxiliary cooler
TRANSMISSION: Heavy duty automatic, low gear lockout,
heavy duty cooler
ENGINE COMPARTMENT:
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ENGINE SIZE:
Minimum 4.6 liter V8 engine
RADIATOR:
Maximum cooling capacity
HOOD RELEASE: Interior
ELECTRICAL:
BATTERY:
Maintenance free, heat shielded, 71 amp
hr. minimum
ALTERNATOR:
100 amp
COLOR:
Standard color
DELIVERY:
Ninety(90) days from date of order
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NOU-16-1994 11:38
SRXON FORD / RLC
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SAXON
FLEET SERVICES
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November 16t 1994
Elk River Police Department
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk RivertMN. 55330
Attention: Thomas D. Zerwas
Chief of Police
Dear Sir:
We are pleased to quote a 1995 Chevrolet -Caprice Classic Sedan
as per your recent request for bid as follows:
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Caprice Classic Police Equipment gel
as per the attached Chevrolet Listing
with options:
5.7L V8 (350)
Left Handed spotlight, pillar mounted
Power Windows
Engine Block Heater
Rear Defroster
Dual Electric Mirrors
Heavy Duty Rubber Floor Mats (Dealer Installed)
Delivery of Unit is subject to availability from Chevrolet
Motor Division.
Our bid price is $ 17,180 !
Thank you for your inquiry. Please let us know the outcome
of ehe bid. De look forward to hearing from you Soon.
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Sales Representative
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Fleet Administrator
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SAXON FORD / ALe
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CAPRICE CLASSIC POLICE EQUIPMENT: 18L 19
To order Caprice Classic Police Package.
B.358 Equipment Group 1SAX and plus option
9C1 (Pallce Equipment Package) Must Be
Ordered.
/NCI..UDED ARE THE FOLLOWING FcA TURES:
Hea'.y dYIy !ylI perimeter frame
3,23 Performance axle with 8.5" ring gear
S~ial Police Pursuit Suspension includes front and rear
stabilizer bars, :ipeeial springs and shocks, firm feel steering.
and specific body mounts
Tires. P225nOR15 S6R Blockw:lU "Speed Rated"
All Season with full size spare tire.
Front an13 Rear disc; brakes with semi-metallic brake pads
Cooling Package. includes transmission oil cooler
Integral with radiator and dual electric fans.
~ernal air-Io-<Jil (K01) is incllJded when S.7l va is ordered
Engine oil cooler (extern31)
Pcwer steering fluid cooler (external)
Hoses - silicon radiator and heater; includes worm drive
hose clamps
Oelcotron 140 amp altetnatot
Maintenance Free 770 CCA hea"Y-<.luty batte'Y
Spedal calibrated transmission (yse overdrilie for high speed
dri~ing)
Tr.msmission Low Gear 61oc:kout (prevents manual downshift
to first gear)
Wiring Provision to permit installation of a customer furnished
headlamp flashing system. Wiring Provision 6.13 must be
ordered 10 get a I'leadlamp flashing system control
wire from flasher unit to vehicle interior,
15 x 7 He3"Y DYty Steel Wheels
Bolt-<ln center hub caps
Special Balanced Drive Shaft
Air Conditioning wide open Ihrottle cut-<lff
Air Conditioning head pressure relief
O!gitial Speedometer Certified 1-MPH Increments 0 to 199 MPH.
includes: Trip Odometer, Gauges (Oil, Temp, Volts) plus
W3rning Lights and orf switch for Speedometer light
Trunk Opener. electric left-side of steering column
near headlight switch
Sil1gle Key Locking System - random key code for eOllch
vehicl@; one key operates ignition and all other lockS.
(For single key to operate entire fleet, see Fleet Coded
Single Key Locking Syslem on page 4 l
Hea")' duly 45145 Front Bucket Seats with minimum spacing
between seats of 9" and HID bench rear seal
CAPRICE CLASSIC POLICE eQUIPMENT: 1BL 19 (CONT'D)
INCLUDED ARE THE FOLLOWING FEA TURES:
Anti.Corrosion Hot Melt Pads under front & rear floor insulator5
Radio Bonding Strap Package
Wiring Provision for Horn/Siren Circuit Connection
(also used with option 6J4)
Auxiliary Junction Block in engine compartment
Auxiliary Fuse Block provides six additional fused circuits
at 20 amp5 each
P.03/03
TOTAL P.03