Committee authorizes purchase and upfit of six police utility vehicles totaling up to $618,641

The committee authorized the Norwalk Police Department to purchase six police‑package utility vehicles under a state contract for a total not to exceed $328,641.36 and approved upfitting those vehicles with emergency equipment for up to $290,000.

A police presenter said the procurement and upfit are included in the 2026‑27 capital budget and that the quote was from a state‑contract vendor; exact per‑vehicle upfit costs were not specified, but total contract allowances were provided. "This is an annual purchase to maintain the safety, readiness, and dependability of our fleet," a department presenter said.

Council members did not ask additional questions; the committee voted unanimously to approve the purchases. Staff noted the fleet contract for upfit services is in force through February 2027, and further invoicing and procurement will follow purchasing guidelines.