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County Administrator's Report 11. 10.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	08/20/2015
Issue: Waste Services Department Purchase #2 - 25 Ton Off-Road Articulated 6x6 Dump Truck
From:	Pat Johnson
Department:	Waste Services
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Waste Services Department Vehicle Purchase #2 - Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Department Director

That the Board approve the purchase of one VE14-15.028, 2015 Caterpillar 725C Articulated 6x6 Dump Truck, from Thompson Tractor Company, Inc., for the amount of $355,564, per the terms and conditions of Governmental Contract Initiative with the City of Tucson/National IPA Contract #120377 Member Discounts for Equipment Sales. In compliance with the Local Preference Initiative, this vehicle purchase was posted on the County website for 30 days. No proposals were received. This unit will primarily be utilized to transport cover material for environmental compliance associated with Class-I landfill operations, landfill site maintenance, storm water system maintenance and vegetative processing. This vehicle will replace #58882 CAT 725 Dump Truck, which is being converted to a water truck.

[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230314, Object Code 56401]

BACKGROUND:

VE 14-15.028 Waste Services Vehicle Purchase #2- 2015 Caterpillar 725C Articulated 6x6 Dump Truck was posted on the Escambia County website with the "Pending Vehicle and Equipment Purchases" from July 6, 2015 through August 5, 2015 in compliance with the Local Preference initiative. No proposals were received. This unit will primarily be utilized to transport cover material for environmental compliance associated with Class-I landfill operations, landfill site maintenance, storm water system maintenance and vegetative processing. This vehicle will replace #58882 CAT 725 Dump Truck, which is being converted to a water truck.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding for the purchase of this equipment is available in Fund 401, Solid Waste, Cost Center 230314, Object Code 56401

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This recommendation is in compliance with Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Purchases and Contracts.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

After Board approval, a Purchase Order will be issued from the Office of Management and Budget.

Attachments
VE14-15.028