Polk County awards bids for patrol rifles, vehicle upfits and buys new police SUV
May 07, 2024 | Polk County, Georgia
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Polk County commissioners on May 7 approved a slate of public‑safety equipment purchases, including rifles, vehicle equipment upfits and a patrol vehicle purchase.
After bid review, the board awarded the contract for twenty AR‑15 patrol rifles and accessories to Ed’s Public Safety, Inc. for $30,040. County staff said the purchase will be funded from Drug Seizure Funds and that two other low bidders did not meet specifications.
The board also accepted the Bid Committee’s recommendations to award equipment and installation contracts for patrol vehicles to Coosa Valley Communications: $49,412 for equipment and installation on four 2024 Ford Explorers and $38,360 for equipment and installation for one 2023 Explorer admin unit and three 2024 interceptor vehicles.
Separately, commissioners approved buying a 2024 Ford Explorer (police package) from Prater Ford for $39,838.94 to be covered by 2020 SPLOST funds; the board noted model‑year availability concerns and rising 2025 pricing.
All motions concerning these procurements passed unanimously. County staff said specification reviews were used to ensure low bidders met requirements before awards were finalized.
After bid review, the board awarded the contract for twenty AR‑15 patrol rifles and accessories to Ed’s Public Safety, Inc. for $30,040. County staff said the purchase will be funded from Drug Seizure Funds and that two other low bidders did not meet specifications.
The board also accepted the Bid Committee’s recommendations to award equipment and installation contracts for patrol vehicles to Coosa Valley Communications: $49,412 for equipment and installation on four 2024 Ford Explorers and $38,360 for equipment and installation for one 2023 Explorer admin unit and three 2024 interceptor vehicles.
Separately, commissioners approved buying a 2024 Ford Explorer (police package) from Prater Ford for $39,838.94 to be covered by 2020 SPLOST funds; the board noted model‑year availability concerns and rising 2025 pricing.
All motions concerning these procurements passed unanimously. County staff said specification reviews were used to ensure low bidders met requirements before awards were finalized.
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