Intent to Utilize the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract and Florida State Contract to Purchase Vehicles

The City of Clermont Police Department intends to purchase vehicles through the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Cooperative Purchasing Program and the Florida State Contract, ensuring a streamlined and compliant procurement process. This approach leverages pre-negotiated, competitive pricing on law enforcement vehicles and equipment, which meet all state and local government purchasing standards. Utilizing the FSA contract allows the department to avoid the lengthy and resource-intensive process of independent bidding, while gaining access to specialized police packages and fleet configurations that are often unavailable through standard dealerships. This method also facilitates faster delivery times, standardizes fleet vehicles across the department, and results in long-term cost savings by reducing administrative overhead and ensuring transparency and accountability in procurement. The solicitation, identified as RFI 26-038, was posted on November 5, 2025, with a response deadline of November 13, 2025. The contract size is estimated to range between $500,000 and $2,000,000. The procurement is managed by Ramsey Jimenez, who can be contacted via email or phone for further information. This initiative aligns with the department’s goal of obtaining law enforcement vehicles efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with applicable regulations, ultimately supporting the department’s operational needs and fiscal responsibility.