The city approved spending over $2 million on dozens of vehicles for the Midland Police Department at a recent council meeting.
The purchases will include 30 Chevrolet Tahoes and two Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup trucks. City Council member Jack Ladd moved to approve the agenda item. These vehicles are expected to be a significant upgrade for the existing fleet of the local police department.
Delving into details about the procurement,the vehicles will be purchased through Buyboard contract 601-19 from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, LLC, according to a letter from Purchasing Manager Erika Martinez. The letter also states that the vehicles will replace those currently in use by the MPD.
Moving on to financial aspects,a quote summary from Cap Fleet states that each Chevrolet Silverado truck will cost $8,657.00 for a total of $17,314.00, and each Chevrolet Tahoe will cost $27,970.00 for a total of $839,100.00. Other fees include service and delivery charges for a grand total of $2,641,694.00.
Focusing on the dealership in question,Caldwell Country Chevrolet is the top-ranked police pursuit vehicle dealer in Texas according to the Caldwell Country Chevrolet website. It is based in Caldwell, Texas, and has experience working with Texan municipalities and police departments. The Caldwell Country Chevrolet website also notes that the company works to fit the specifications of any police department in need of new vehicles.
