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  County Administrator's Report     11. 11.    
BCC Regular Meeting Budget & Finance Consent  
Meeting Date: 04/16/2019  
Issue:    Purchase of One 2019 John Deere 744K-II Loader
From: PAUL NOBLES
Department: Asst County Administrator  
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of One 2019 John Deere 744K- II Loader for Public Works - Waste Services Department - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing

That the Board take the following action:

A. Authorize the County to utilize the Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) Purchasing Contract 032515-JDC 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 for the purchase of a 2019 John Deere 744K-II Loader; and

B. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute all related documents and Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000 for the Public Works - Waste Services Department for the Purchase Order to Beard Equipment Company, in the amount of $399,612.80.

In an effort to encourage competition from local businesses, and in compliance with Board-adopted policy, this vehicle purchase was advertised on the Escambia County web site for thirty days. Beard Equipment Company was the lone bidder against the original quote.

[Funding:  Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund; Cost Center 230307, Palafox Transfer Station; Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment]
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 18-19.016, Escambia County Public Works - Waste Services Department Vehicle Purchase was posted beginning January 15, 2019 for a period of thirty days.  One bid was received during this period.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund; Cost Center 230307, Palafox Transfer Station; Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
N/A
PERSONNEL:
All work associated with this recommendation was done in-house and no additional staff was required.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
This recommendation is in compliance with the Code of Ordinances of Escambia County, Florida 1999, Chapter 46, Finance, Article II, Section 46-44, Application; exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval, and Award a Purchase Order.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
The Office of Purchasing will issue the Purchase Order.

Attachments
Solicitation with Quote
Bid from Beard Equipment Company

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