STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: May 28, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the purchase of electric bicycles for the Dallas Police Department Bike Unit - American Bike Patrol Services, lowest responsible bidder of five - Not to exceed $159,999.60 - Financing: 2023 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 24-26 Fund
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BACKGROUND
This purchase will provide for electric bicycles for the Dallas Police Department Bike Unit. These electric bicycles will replace the aging standard bicycles in the current fleet.
The purchase of these electric bicycles will significantly enhance the unit’s ability to respond to calls for service in a timely and efficient manner. The additional power provided by electric-assist technology enables officers to cover larger patrol areas with reduced physical fatigue, improving overall response times, officer readiness, and visibility in the community. Electric bicycles are particularly effective in dense urban environments and during special events where vehicle access may be limited.
This purchase will also align with the department’s goals to modernize its fleet and improve operational effectiveness while maintaining a strong community presence. The transition to electric bicycles supports public safety objectives and enhances the department's capacity to serve the residents of Dallas efficiently and sustainably.
As part of the solicitation process and in an effort to increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services used its procurement system to send out email notifications to vendors registered under relevant commodity codes. To further increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services uses historical solicitation information, the Internet, and vendor contact information obtained from user departments to contact additional vendors.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
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2023 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 24-26 Fund |
$159,999.60 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
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$159,999.60 |
Goods |
32.00% |
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M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
0.00% |
0.00% |
$0.00 |
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• The Request for Bid method of procurement resulted in the lowest responsive bidders being selected, which resulted in no M/WBE. |
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• American Bike Patrol Services - Non-local; Workforce - 0.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Low Bid |
• Recommended vendor is based on the lowest competitive quoted price, who is also technically and financially capable of performing and completing the contract, and otherwise meets all material specification requirements |
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• Negotiations are not allowed |
The Office of Procurement Services received the following bids from solicitation number BA25-00026954. We opened them on April 4, 2025. We recommend the City Council award this purchase in its entirety to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
*Denotes successful bidder
Bidders Address Amount
*American Bike Patrol 449 West Allen Ave. $159,999.60
Services Suite #106
San Dimas, CA 91773
Bluesky Energy LLC 1351 Orizaba Ave. $330,760.00
dba Light Transit Long Beach, CA 90804
America Wild, LLC 327 Ley Rd. Non-responsive
dba Recon Power Bikes Fort Wayne, IN 46825
V-Cycle Global LLC 415 East St. Elmo Non-responsive
dba MOD-Bikes Bldg. 2
Austin, TX 78745
Team Fairwater: E-Bike 223 East City Hall Ave. Non-responsive
Alley and Fairwater Associates Suite 101
Norfolk, VA 23510
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
American Bike Patrol Services
Aaron Roesler, Chief Executive Officer