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County Administrator's Report 9. 7.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	08/06/2015
Issue: Purchase of One Crawler-Tractor (Dozer) for the Road Division, VE14-15.026
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of One Crawler Tractor (Dozer) for the Road Division - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board authorize the County to utilize the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance #120377 and award a Purchase Order to Thompson Tractor Company, in the amount of $88,677 for one 2015 Caterpillar D3K2 Track Type Crawler Tractor (Dozer) for the Road Division, according to the specifications of VE 14-15.026.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 210405, Object Code 56401]

BACKGROUND:

This Crawler-Tractor (Dozer), upon purchase, will replace a like model in the current fleet, asset number 42811. The current unit will be auctioned as surplus. This new unit will facilitate the continuation of the Road Division's Holding Pond and Drainage programs. A quote was obtained from Thompson Tractor Company for the purchase based on the specifications of VE14-15.026. The Purchasing Department posted the request on the Escambia County Website for 30 days, beginning June14, 2015. No other responsive quotes were received.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds are available in Fund 175 Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 210405, 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 no responses.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Office of Purchasing will issue a Purchase Order upon approval.

Attachments
VE 14-15.026
Thompson Tractor Quote