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Colorado Police Department Upfits Existing Ford Explorer Instead of Buying New Unit

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What happened

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The Saratoga Town Council instructed the Saratoga Police Department to upfit an existing Ford Explorer rather than purchasing a new patrol vehicle. Officials rejected a quote for a new 2026 Ford F-150, which totaled $73,658.04. Instead, the council approved a $3,984.87 quote to install a prisoner cage in the existing Ford Explorer. The motion passed unanimously.

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Why it matters

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The decision reflects a local government procurement choice to prioritize vehicle maintenance and modification over the purchase of entirely new fleet units. This choice highlights the cost difference between specialized vehicle upfitting and acquiring new commercial vehicles.

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Who's involved

  • ColoradoState where the police department operates
  • Ford ExplorerThe specific vehicle chosen for upfitting
  • FordManufacturer of the Ford Explorer

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Ford ExplorerSpeculative

    The decision to upfit an existing Ford Explorer might influence local demand for specialized vehicle modification services.

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