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County Administrator's Report 9. 3.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	08/06/2015
Issue: Purchase of Two Ambulances for Public Safety VE 14-15.022
From:	Mike Weaver
Department:	Public Safety
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Two New Ambulances for the Public Safety Department - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the purchase of two new ambulances:

A. Authorize the County to piggyback off the State of Ohio State Term Contract STS233, in accordance with the Escambia County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Application; exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval; and

B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order for two Navistar 4300 Series Chassis, for the Public Safety Department, to Halcore Group, Inc. (d/b/a Horton Emergency Vehicles), in the amount of $432,008, according to the Specification Number VE 14-15.022.

[Funding: Fund 408, Emergency Services Fund, Cost Center 330302, EMS Operations, Object Code 56401]

BACKGROUND:

In accordance with Board Policy adopted on September 16, 2013 regarding the posting of pending vehicle and equipment purchases sourced from State of Florida Contracts, Federal Schedules or other Purchasing Cooperative contracts sanctioned for use by Escambia County, Florida Board of County Commissioners to allow for local vendors to make offers that meet or beat the stated purchase price, specifications for VE 14-15.022 Public Safety Department Vehicle Purchase #2 was posted beginning May 29, 2015 for a period of 30 days. A quote was obtained by Horton Emergency Vehicles Company, for the purchases based on the specifications in VE 14-15.025. No other quotes were received on this posting.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding: Fund 408, Emergency Services, Cost Center 330302, EMS Operations, Object Code 56401

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This recommendation is in compliance with the Escambia County, FL Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Application; exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval, and Award a Purchase Order.

In an effort to encourage competition from local businesses and in compliance with Board adopted policy, this purchase was advertised on the County's website for 30 days. There were zero responses.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Office of Purchasing will issue a Purchase Order.

Attachments
VE 14-15.022
Horton Quote