Pembroke Pines City Commission Approves Over $1.3M for Police Vehicle Upgrades Despite Commissioner Hernandez's Procurement Concerns

The Pembroke Pines City Commission approved a significant expenditure for the Police Department, greenlighting the purchase of emergency vehicle warning equipment packages, related accessories, and vehicle graphics. The total amount for this acquisition will not exceed $1,315,165.68.

The decision came during the City Commission meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, where agenda item 11, concerning the police vehicle upgrades, was discussed. The equipment will be procured from Shyft Group Upfit Services, Inc., doing business as Strobes-R-Us.

The city is utilizing the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Bid RLI #23004AP for this procurement, a method known as 'piggy-backing' on an existing contract. Commissioner Hernandez raised concerns about this approach, advocating for the city to seek bids from small local businesses. Despite these concerns, the motion to approve the purchase passed. The approval was made pursuant to Section 35.18(C) of the City’s Code of Ordinances.

The agreement between Gregory Tony, as Sheriff of Broward County, Florida, and The Shyft Group Upfit Services, Inc., d/b/a Strobes-R-Us, was originally entered into on June 5, 2023. BSO's principal place of business is located at 2601 West Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. The Shyft Group Upfit Services, Inc. is a foreign for-profit corporation eligible to conduct business in Florida.

This purchase means the Pembroke Pines Police Department will receive updated emergency equipment and vehicle graphics, enhancing their fleet's capabilities. While the immediate impact is on the police department, the expenditure of over $1.3 million in taxpayer funds affects the city's overall budget. Residents can review the full details of the motion, including BSO BID # RLI #23004AP, BSO BID # RLI #23004AP EXTENSION, BSO Bid Tabulation, and Quotes, through official city records.