Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 08-18-2026
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Approval of and authorization to purchase seven (7) Chevrolet Tahoe Pursuit Vehicles from Vance Country Ford, pursuant to the Oklahoma Statewide Vehicle Contract #1000009315 SW0035 for the Broken Arrow Police Department
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Background:
Funds have been approved for the purchase of seven (7) new Chevrolet Tahoe Pursuit Vehicles for the Broken Arrow Police Department to replace older units within the fleet. This acquisition is identified under Project Number 2730020 in the FY2027 budget with $644,000 allocated for the purchase of these units and subsequent upfit by a 3rd party vendor.
To maximize resources and achieve cost efficiencies, staff recommends procuring the vehicles through the Oklahoma Statewide Contract SW0035. This contract allows municipal agencies across Oklahoma to purchase vehicles at pre-negotiated state contract pricing, eliminating the need for a separate bid process while providing substantial cost and administrative savings. Utilizing State Contract SW0035 ensures compliance with budgetary constraints while securing durable, high-quality assets for the Police Department.
Section 2-27(b)(5) of the Broken Arrow Code of Ordinances provides an exception to the competitive bidding process for supplies, materials, equipment, or contractual services purchased at a price not exceeding that set by the state purchasing agency, any other state agency authorized to regulate prices, or from purchasing consortiums.
In addition, Section V.d of the Broken Arrow Purchasing Manual authorizes purchases from "the state contract or other purchasing consortiums," noting that such purchases eliminate the need for formal competitive bidding. State contract pricing qualifies under both the Code of Ordinances and the Purchasing Manual.
Following a review of available options, staff recommends approval to purchase seven (7) Chevrolet Tahoe Pursuit Vehicles from Vance Country Ford in the amount of $4...
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