Item 5.1 Emergency Services Tahoe Fleet Vehicle SUV
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Emergency Services Emergency Services Director Rausch August 25, 2025
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Emergency Services City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 5.1 – Fleet Purchase
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
X Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
X Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending the City Council approve a fleet vehicle purchase.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes the purchase of a new 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 Special Service
Vehicle (SSV) for the Fire & Emergency Services Department as the command vehicle (Chief 1). This vehicle will
support fire and emergency response operations and is necessary for supervisory staff and incident command duties.
Staff obtained a quote under the State Contract from North Country GM, with a total purchase cost of $55,739.56,
which is within the budgeted amount of $75,000 in the 2026 CIP. Upon delivery of the vehicle, it will be outfitted with
emergency equipment, decals, lighting, etc. by a separate vendor specializing in those services.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Quote: North Country GM
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 Special Service Vehicle (SSV) from North Country GM
in the amount of $55,739.56.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 216 – Lawful Gambling
Yes (2026)
To handle the dynamic load of police pursuits, Chevrolet worked with Bridgestone to
develop a pursuit-rated all-season tire. The Firestone Firehawk Pursuit tires, mounted to
20-inch steel wheels, were tested by Chevrolet at multiple race tracks and play a large role
in the PPV’s improved stopping distance, which has been reduced by 11 feet from 62 to 0
mph on dry surfaces compared to the 2020 model. PPV MODEL ONLY
Both PPV and SSV packages benefit from the SUV’s completely new design, which offers
class-leading interior space. The new Tahoe police-specific front seats provide additional
hip room, allowing officers’ utility belts to fit more comfortably. 2021 Tahoe police
vehicles offer 70.3 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the second-row seat, which is 18.3
cubic feet more than the next largest pursuit-rated SUV competitor. Rear door openings
are now 13 percent (3.5 inches) wider than the previous generation to ease the loading of
handcuffed passengers.
The all-new independent rear suspension and longer wheelbase dramatically improve
handling and ride smoothness for both civilian and law enforcement applications,
particularly on uneven pavement and unpaved surfaces. The exterior design is based on
the new Tahoe Z71 trim, which features a rugged front grille, higher approach angle and
front skidplate.
Contact
Bob O'Hara
218-349-8955
MN CONTRACT #
260206
Technology is more important than ever as officers can get work done while parked using
an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi® Hotspot. Standard HD Rear Vision Camera* and Rear Park
Assist* can help officers prevent collisions when backing up, while standard Hitch
Guidance* helps officers attach a trailer. Unlike pursuit-rated SUV competitors, Tahoe
offers an available Rear Camera Mirror* to provide a wide, less obstructed view behind the
vehicle compared to a traditional rearview mirror. It is especially helpful with police cabin
obstructions like cargo partitions, passengers and K9 kennels common in police vehicles.
New to 2021 Tahoe police vehicles is standard keyless entry and push-to-start ignition,
which allow police officers to leave their keys on their belts for simpler and quicker use.
New Standard feature is Protected idle allows vehicle engine to remain idling and vehicle
immobilized while FOB is outside vehicle (Included and only available (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4)
Special Service Vehicle.)A $244.00 option on Ford Utility.
NEW DASH AND INTRUMENT CLUSTER EASIER TO USE
All-new 10-speed transmission with on-dash button selector creates more space for emergency
equipment and upfits†
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
CONTACT: ADAM FLAHERTY / KEVIN LAMSON
DEPARTMENT: OTSEGO FIRE DEPT
PHONE: 763-441-4414 CITY aflaherty@otsegomn.gov / klamson@otsegomn.gov
2026 CHEVROLET TAHOE 4X4 SSV (not pursuit rated) Identifier for Special Service vehicle ncludes (K47) heavy-duty air filter,
(KX4) 250 amp high output alternator, (K6K) 760 cold-cranking amps auxiliary battery, electrical power and vehicle signals for
customer connection located at the center front floor, auxiliary battery circuit for customer connection located in the rear
cargo area, (RC1) front skid plate, SEO (5J3) Surveillance Mode interior lighting calibration, SEO (UT7) blunt cut cargo area and
blunt cut console area ground wires, (V53) delete luggage rack side rails, (ATD) third row seat delete and (NP0) active single-
speed transfer case
CK10706 56,762.60
SSV SPECIAL SERVICE PKG 5W4 (3,480.80)
53,281.80
ZW7 Suspension Package, Premium Smooth Ride (Included and only available with (5W4) Special
Service Vehicle.) (STD) INC X INC
FE9 Emissions, Federal requirements STD X STD
L84
Engine, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management, Direct Injection and Variable Valve
Timing, includes aluminum block construction (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 383 lb-ft of torque
[518 Nm] @ 4100 rpm) (STD)
STD X STD
MQC Transmission, 10-speed automatic electronically controlled with overdrive, includes Traction Select
modes including tow/haul (STD) STD X STD
C6H GVWR, 7500 lbs. (3402 kg) (Standard on 4WD models with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine INC X INC
GU5 Rear axle, 3.23 ratio INC X INC
1FL Commercial Preferred Equipment Group Includes Standard Equipment INC
X INC
PZX Wheels, 18" x 8.5" (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm) Bright Silver painted aluminum (STD) STD X
NZV
Wheels, 20" x 9" (50.8 cm x 22.9 cm) painted aluminum with machine face and Argent Metallic pockets
(Requires 4WD. Includes (XCI) 275/65R20SL all-season, blackwall tires unless (QAE) 275/60R20SL all-terrain,
blackwall tires are ordered.)
$ 968.00 -
AXLE
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
WHEEL TYPE
GVWR
SUSPENSION PKG
EMISSIONS
ENGINE
TRANSMISSION
QDF Tires, 265/65R18SL all-season, blackwall (Standard with (PZX) 18" Bright Silver painted aluminum
wheels only.) (STD) STD
XC1 Tires, 275/65R20SL all-season, blackwall (Included and only available with (RD4) 20" painted
aluminum wheels with machine face and Argent Metallic pockets on 4WD model only.)
INC
w/RD4 -
QAE Tires, 275/60R20SL all-terrain, blackwall (Available on 4WD model only. Requires (RD4) 20" painted
aluminum wheels with machine face and Argent Metallic pockets.) $ 88.00 -
ZAK ALL SEASON MATCHES HEIGHT 17" INC X INC
ZY1 Paint scheme, solid application STD
X STD
G1W Radiant Red Metallic $435.60 -
GXP Lakeshore Blue Met N/C -
GXD Sterling Gray Metallic N/C -
G1W Iridecent Pearl Metallic $875.60 -
GB8 Cypress Gray Metallic $347.60 -
GAZ Summit White N/C X N/C
GBA Black N/C -
G6M Dark Ash Metallic N/C -
TGK Victory Red Special Paint $396.00 -
5T4 Victory Red Bumper Part to match (required with TGK red)$220.00 -
9W5 Silver Ice Metallic (Bumper Covers will be Black) $220.00
-
A50 Seats, front bucket (When ordered with (9C1) Police Vehicle OR (5W4) Special Service Vehicle,
requires (PQA) 1FL Safety Package. Includes (D07) floor console.) Requires PQA Fleet Saftey Pkg $ 308.00 X 308.00
AZ3
Seats, front 40/20/40 split-bench with Vinyl (1FL) or Premium Cloth (1FL and 1LS), 3-
passenger, includes 6-way power driver and 2 way front passenger seat adjuster, driver
and front passenger power lumbar control and power reclining, center fold-down armrest
with storage (includes auxiliary power outlet, USB port and input jack for audio system),
storage compartments in seat cushion, adjustable outboard head restraints and storage
pockets (With (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle includes lockable
storage compartment.) (STD)
STD X STD
UDA
OnStar deactivated (does not delete Bluetooth) (Deletes (T8Z) Bucket to Drive, (UE1) OnStar, (U5G) 5G Wi-Fi
Hotspot capable and (VV4) Wi-Fi Hotspot capable.) )
(4WD only. Requires (PQA) 1FL Safety Package and (9C1) Police Vehicle
$ 44.00 -
H1T Jet Black, cloth seat trim (Requires (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle.) STD X STD
IO5
Audio system, Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system, 8" diagonal color touchscreen AM/FM stereo.
Additional features for compatible phones include: Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices,
voice command pass-through to phone, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable. (STD)
STD X STD
5W4
Identifier for Special Service vehicle includes (K47) high-capacity air cleaner, (KX4) 250 amp high
output alternator, (K6K) 760 cold-cranking amps auxiliary battery, electrical power and vehicle
signals for customer connection located at the center front floor, auxiliary battery circuit for
customer connection located in the rear cargo area, (RC1) front skid plate, SEO (5J3) Surveillance
Mode interior lighting calibration, (V53) delete luggage rack side rails, (ATD) third row seat delete
and (NP0) active single-speed transfer case. *CREDIT*
INCL X INCL
TIRES
SPARE TIRE
PAINT SCHEME
PAINT
SEAT TYPE
SEAT TRIM
RADIO
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT - PACKAGE
PQA
1FL Safety Package includes (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, (UKM) Enhanced Lane Keep Assist with Lane
Departure Warning, (UKI) Blind Zone Steering Assist, (UHY) Automatic Emergency Braking, (UFB) Rear Cross
Traffic Braking, (UKT) Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, (CTB) Intersection Automatic Emergency
Braking, (UOW) Side Bicyclist Alert, (DRZ) Rear Camera Mirror and (TQ5) IntelliBeam headlamps(Requires
(9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle.)
STD X STD
DRZ Rear Camera Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with full camera display(Included and only available with
(PQA) 1FL Safety Package when (9C1) is ordered.) REQ PQA STD X STD
UDA
OnStar deactivated (does not delete Bluetooth) (Deletes (T8Z) Bucket to Drive, (UE1) OnStar, (U5G) 5G Wi-Fi
Hotspot capable and (VV4) Wi-Fi Hotspot capable.) )
(4WD only. Requires (PQA) 1FL Safety Package and (9C1) Police Vehicle
$ 44.00 -
___Capless fuel fill (Included and only available with (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special
Service Vehicle only.) INC X INC
WUA Fascia, front high-approach angle (Included and only available with (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4)
Special Service Vehicle.) INC X INC
___Power supply, 100-amp, auxiliary battery, rear electrical center (Included and only available
with (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle only.) INC X INC
___
Power supply, 120-amp, (4) 30-amp circuit, Primary battery relay controlled, passenger
compartment harness wiring (Included and only available with (9C1) Police Vehicle or
(5W4) Special Service Vehicle only.)
INC X INC
___
Power supply, 50-amp, power supply, auxiliary battery passenger compartment wiring
harness (Included and only available with (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service
Vehicle only.)
INC X INC
Z92 Trailering Pkg Incl Receiver Hitch and wiring STD X STD
KX4 Alternator, 250 amps (Included and only available with (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4)
Special Service Vehicle only.) INC X INC
NQ0
Transfer case, active, single speed electronic Autotrac with rotary controls, includes
neutral position for dinghy towing (Requires 4WD models. Included with (9C1) Police
Vehicle, (5W4) Special Service Vehicle
INC X INC
NZZ
Skid Plate Package with (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle, includes
frame-mounted shields, includes front underbody shield starting behind front bumper and
running to first cross-member, protecting front underbody, oil pan, differential case and
transfer case (Requires 4WD models and a Fleet or Government sales order type. Included
with (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle.)
INC X INC
V76
Recovery hooks, 2 front, frame-mounted, Black (Standard on 4WD Commercial models.
Available on 2WD, Police and Special Service models. Required on all models going to
Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. All Tahoe (9C1) and (5W4) vehicles
include front fascia with recovery hook openings.)
$ 44.00 X 44.00
___Door handles, body-color (Included and only available with (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4)
Special Service Vehicle only.) INC X INC
___Exterior ornamentation delete (Included and only available with (9C1) Police Vehicle or
(5W4) Special Service Vehicle only.) INC X INC
___Luggage rack, delete (Included and only available with (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4)
Special Service Vehicle only.) INC X INC
AKP Glass, solar absorbing *CREDIT* Will come with standard tint not deep tinted $ (259.60)-
VK3 License plate front mounting package STD
X STD
___
Instrumentation, analog with certified 150 mph speedometer (PPV), 140 mph speedometer
(Special Service), odometer with trip odometer, engine hour meter, fuel level, voltmeter,
engine temperature, oil pressure and tachometer (Included and only available with (9C1)
Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle only.)
INC X INC
___
Power outlets, 4 auxiliary, 12-volt includes 1 on the instrument panel, 1 in armrest, and 2 in
the cargo area (Included and only available with (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special
Service Vehicle.)
INC X INC
___Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III (Included and only available with (9C1) Police
Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle only.) INC X INC
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT - EXTERIOR
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT - INTERIOR
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL
AMF
Remote Keyless Entry Package includes 4 additional transmitters, NOTE: programming of remotes
is at customer's expense. Programming remotes is not a warranty expense (Requires (9C1) Police
Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle.)
INCL X INCL
ATD Seat delete, third row passenger (Deletes rear storage compartment and (AP9) rear cargo
net. Included with (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle.) *CREDIT* INC X INC
B30 Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting $ 171.60 X 171.60
B58 Floor mats, color-keyed carpeted first and second row, removable (Included and only
available with (B30) color-keyed carpeting, floor covering.) $ 70.40 X 70.40
BTV Remote vehicle start STD X STD
D07 Console, floor with storage area, cup holders and auxiliary jack (Included and only
available with (A50) front bucket seats.) $ - -
UHY Automatic Emergency Braking (Included and only available with (PCW) Enhanced Driver
Alert Package.)
Incl
w/PQA -
___Safety belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger in all seating positions (Included and only
available with (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle.) INC X INC
UEU Forward Collision Alert (Included and only available with (PCW) Enhanced Driver Alert
Package.) Disabled w/SSV Disabled X Disabled
UHX Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (Included and only available with (PCW)
Enhanced Driver Alert Package.)
Incl
w/PQA X Incl w/PQA
VQK LPO, Molded splash guards (dealer-installed) (Requires (BVE) Black assist steps.) $ 220.00
x 220.00
UN9 Radio Suppression Package, with ground straps (Requires (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4)
Special Service Vehicle.) $ 83.60 -
UT7 Ground Studs, auxilary, cargo area inside liftgate opening, left and right sides (Requires
(9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle.) STD X STD
01U Special Paint $ - -
6J3 Wiring, grille lamps and siren speakers (Requires (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special
Service Vehicle.) $ 80.96 X 80.96
6J4 Wiring, horn and siren circuit (Requires (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service
Vehicle.) $ 66.00 X 66.00
6J7
Flasher system, headlamp and taillamp, DRL compatible with control wire (Requires (9C1) Police
Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle. Includes SEO (5J9) taillamp flasher calibration, Red/White
and SEO (5LO) taillamp flasher calibration, Red/Red.)
STD X STD
6J8
White Left/White Right Whelen LED Lamp Package four ION light heads mounted in front grille and
integrated Outer Edge Rear Pillar with six ION light heads. Original exterior D-pillar trim shipped
loose for vehicle decommissioning.(Not available with SEO (6J9) Red Left/Red Right Whelen LED
Lamp Package, SEO (6JE) Blue Left/Blue Right Whelen LED Lamp Package or SEO (6JG) Red
Left/Blue Right Whelen LED Lamp Package.Requires (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service
Vehicle.)
N/A -
6J9
Red Left/Red Right Whelen LED Lamp Package our ION light heads mounted in front grille and integrated
Outer Edge Rear Pillar with six ION light heads. Original exterior D-pillar trim shipped loose for vehicle
decommissioning.(Not available with SEO (6J8) White Left/White Right Whelen LED Lamp Package, SEO
(6JE) Blue Left/Blue Right Whelen LED Lamp Package or SEO (6JG) Red Left/Blue Right Whelen LED Lamp
Package.Requires (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle.)
N/A -
6JE
Blue Left/Blue Right Whelen LED Lamp Package four ION light heads mounted in front grille and integrated
Outer Edge Rear Pillar with six ION light heads. Original exterior D-pillar trim shipped loose for vehicle
decommissioning.(Not available with SEO (6J8) White Left/White Right Whelen LED Lamp Package, SEO (6J9)
Red Left/Red Right Whelen LED Lamp Package or SEO (6JG) Red Left/Blue Right Whelen LED Lamp
Package.Requires (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle.)
N/A -
7X3 Spotlamp, left-hand (Requires (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle. Not
available with (7X7) left and right-hand spotlamps.) $ 704.00 X 704.00
7X2 Spotlamps, left- and right-hand (Requires (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service
Vehicle. Not available with (7X6) left-hand spotlamp.) $1,179.20 -
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT OPTIONS
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT - SAFETY-MECHANICAL
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT - SAFETY-INTERIOR
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT - LPO
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT - OTHER
9V2
Exterior body colored parts, MSP Blue WA-5665. Provides font and rear fascia that will be
MSP Blue, WA-5665 all other non-metal body parts will be the same as (TGK) special paint
solid (Requires SEO (TGK) special paint solid and (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special
Service Vehicle.)
$ 242.00 -
TGK
Special Paint, Solid, one color All normally body colored non-sheet metal parts will be
gloss Black. This includes front and rear fascias, liftgate handle, 'D' Pillars, mirrors and
liftgate spoiler. Door handles will be flat Black. Body-side moldings will be deleted. May
require extended lead time. (Requires (01U) Special Paint with any SEO paint selection.
$ 396.00 -
WX7 Wiring, auxiliary speaker. For upfitter connection to front door and windshield pillar
speakers. (Requires (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle.) $ 88.00 X 88.00
5T5 Seats, front cloth and second row vinyl (Not available with (A50) front bucket seats.) N/C X N/C
6C7
Lighting, red and white front auxiliary dome Red and white auxiliary dome lamp is located
on headliner between front row seats (red is LED, white is incandescent). The auxiliary
lamp is wired independently from standard dome lamp (Requires (9C1) Police Vehicle or
(5W4) Special Service Vehicle.)
$ 149.60 X 149.60
"6E2
Key common, complete vehicle fleet provides a single key with a specific code that is common to
the door locks of all the vehicles in the vehicle fleet. Key code is an alternate to SEO (6E8)
complete vehicle fleet common key. NOTE: NOT COMPATIBLE with previous model years
(Requires (AMF) Remote Keyless Entry Package, (AU7) fleet common key and (9C1) Police Vehicle
or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle. Not available with SEO (6E8) complete vehicle fleet common key.)
$ 22.00 -
"6E8
Key common, complete vehicle fleet provides a single key with a specific code that is common to
the door locks of all the vehicles in the vehicle fleet. Key code is an alternate to SEO (6E2)
complete vehicle fleet common key. NOTE: NOT COMPATIBLE with previous model years
(Requires (AMF) Remote Keyless Entry Package, (AU7) fleet common key and (9C1) Police Vehicle
or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle. Not available with SEO (6E2) complete vehicle fleet common key.)
$ 22.00 -
6N5 Switches, rear window inoperative (rear windows can only operate from driver's position)
(Requires (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle.) $ 66.00 -
6N6 Door locks and handles, inside rear doors inoperative (doors can only be opened from
outside) (Requires (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle.) $ 54.56 -
BCV Auto Door Lock Disable STD X STD
5Y1
Seats, Driver and passenger front individual seats in cloth trim Power driver and
passenger bucket seats in base cloth trim. Derived from RPO (AZ3) 40-20-40 split bench
seat with the 20% section removed which also removes the auxiliary power outlet, USB
port and input jack for audio system. Does not include a floor console. All exposed floor
area will remain untrimmed. (Requires (AZ3) 40/20/40 split bench seat, trim code (H0U) Jet
Black cloth.)
N/C -
UTQ Theft-deterrent system, content, disable the alarm and horn become non-functional in an
attempt of theft to the vehicle $ 44.00 X 44.00
9G8
Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps and automatic headlamp control delete deletes
standard Daytime Running Lamps and automatic headlamp control features (Requires
(9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle.)
$ 44.00 X 44.00
NEW Protected idle allows vehicle engine to remain idling and vehicle immobilized while FOB is outside
vehicle (Included and only available (9C1) Police Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle.) STD X STD
T53
Lamps, alternate flashing Red & Blue rear compartment lid warning (visible when liftgate is open)
and controlled by momentary liftgate mounted switch or ground wire (Requires (9C1) Police
Vehicle or (5W4) Special Service Vehicle.)
$ 467.20 X 467.20
KERR Required when Wiring or spotlights to be installed 150.00$ -
TOTAL COST PER UNIT 55,739.56