As you already know, a specific beat patrol program has been developed and is intended to be conducted in the downtown area and Sims Park. Although it is expected that a good amount of the patrol will occur on foot it is necessary to provide the staff with a vehicle. In that regard, the price for the vehicle was obtained through state contract price listings and quote comparisons. Duval Ford – P.O. Box 7687, Jacksonville, Florida 32238 provided the state contract prices for this vehicle. The total cost of the 2019 Ford Fusion is $16,978.00.
The safety and emergency equipment required for this vehicle includes emergency lighting, radio, radio mount, and other ancillary equipment. The recommended supplier for the lighting and radio mounts for this vehicle is Signal Technology Enterprises, Inc – 420 West 27th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010. Their quoted prices meet or are below the City of Miami Contract Award #516388(21). The total cost for the installation of the safety and emergency equipment is $4,028.10.
The recommended supplier for the Harris mobile, XG25M police radio and ancillary equipment is Williams Communication, Inc – 11191 43rd Street North, Ste A, Clearwater, Florida 33762. The total cost of the police radio is $3,679.71.