Submitted by: Allison Weikel
Submitting Department: Police Department
Agenda Section: Action
Item Title:
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Purchase of Two (2) Command Vehicles and One (1) Vehicle for CIT Grant
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move the Mayor and Council authorize the purchase of three (3) vehicles from Apple Ford not to exceed a total amount of $144,627.
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Summary Background:
The Hyattsville Police Department is requesting approval to purchase one (1) 2025 Ford Explorer under the Department of Justice (COPS) Community Policing Development (CPD) Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Project grant (#15JCOPS-21-GG-02326-SPPS).
The Hyattsville Police Department was awarded this grant on November 10, 2021, for a total of $230,000. On March 5, 2025, the department received a grant modification allowing the purchase of a vehicle not to exceed $50,000. This vehicle will be used by HPD’s licensed clinician to respond and assist officers on scene when handling individuals in crisis, improving our ability to provide timely and specialized support. The total cost of the vehicle is $48,209.00, and the procurement will be made under the Maryland state contract awarded to Apple Ford in Columbia, MD (BPO #001B5600303).
As part of completing its FY25 Capital Improvement Plan and Vehicle Replacement Schedule, the Hyattsville Police Department is seeking approval to purchase two (2) 2025 Ford Explorers to replace the department’s aging command vehicles, which have been in service since 2017. These older vehicles have begun to generate increasing maintenance and repair costs, which impacts operational readiness and places an added burden on the department’s budget. Procuring new command vehicles will significantly enhance the reliability of our fleet, ensuring that command staff can effectively respond to incidents and lead operations without concern for mechanical failures or vehicle downtime.
The total cost for both new vehicles is $96,418, with each 2025 Ford Explorer priced at $48,209. This procurement will be conducted under the Maryland state contract awarded to Apple Ford in Columbia, MD, BPO #001B5600303.
Command vehicle upfitting is much less than other police vehicles and will not exceed $15,000 per vehicle. CIT vehicles only require radio equipment and will require minimal upfitting.
Next Steps:
Proceed with the purchase of the three vehicles.
Fiscal Impact:
NTE: $144,627
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support.
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A