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Item No. 16-201
Date: May 9, 2016
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing Purchases of an Armor Protected Vehicle from
Lenco Incorporated in the amount of $208,772
Responsible Department: Police
Commentary: The police department's Special Response Team (SRT) has been tasked with
resolving the most difficult and violent of situations during the course of the last 25 years. They
have done this by employing special techniques, specific equipment and extraordinary
determination. We have however not provided this team with the protective armor that modern day
conflicts require.
We have worked with various vendors for several months for the purpose of identifying the most
cost effective approach to purchasing a base model vehicle. We seek a vehicle that will protect.
We do not seek a vehicle with unnecessary options or cost. The quotes from vendors meeting our
base model request ranged from $196,000 - $288,000. These vendors are located in Michigan,
Massachusetts and Virginia. Staff recommendation is to purchase the vehicle from Lenco
Incorporated of Pittsfield, MA at a cost of $208,772. This vehicle is widely used in this application
throughout the United States including the Maine State Police and Portland Police. It is a proven
piece of equipment that is manufactured in New England.
Funding for this purchase would be from a combination of FY 16 savings realized in both health
insurance premiums and fuel costs. It is not expected that these savings will occur in future
budgets. Opportunities for grant funding and collaborations with other agencies were also explored
with no results.
This item was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Finance Committee on May 2, 2016.
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
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City Manager
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
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Finance Director
Legal Approval:
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Introduced for
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First Reading
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Referral
Assigned to Councilor Nealley
CITY OF BANGOR
16-201
MAY 9, 2016
(TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Purchase of an Armor Protected Vehicle from Lenco
Incorporated in the amount of $208,772
By the City Coulw ofthe City of Bangor:
THAT, Deborah Cyr, Finance Director is hereby authorized to execute a contract
with Lenco Incorporated for the purchases on an armor protected vehicle.
IN CITY COUNCIL
MAY 9, 2016
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE
PASSED
CITY CLERK