Purchase of 3.0 Cubic Yard Wheel Loader for Santa Rosa Island Public works Department
From:
Paul Nobles, Purchasing Coordinator
Organization:
Asst County Administrator
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Santa Rosa Island Public Works Department Equipment Purchase - Paul Nobles, Office of Purchasing, Senior Purchasing Coordinator
That the Board approve the purchase of one, 3.0 Cubic Yard Wheel Loader from Cowin Equipment Company, Inc., in the amount of $152,188, for the SRI Public Works Department.
In compliance with the Local Preference Initiative, this equipment purchase was posted/advertised on the County website for 30 days, VE 16-17.008 SRI Public Works – 3.0 Cubic Yard Wheel Loader from Tuesday, February 14, 2017, to Wednesday, March 15, 2017.
[Funding: Fund 001, “General Fund," Cost Center 211401 “SRI Public Works," Object Code 56401 “Machinery and Equipment”]
BACKGROUND:
In compliance with the Local Preference Initiative, this equipment purchase was posted/advertised on the County website for 30 days, VE 16-17.008 SRI Public Works – 3.0 Cubic Yard Wheel Loader from Tuesday, February 14, 2017 to Wednesday, March 15, 2017. One response was received from Cowin Equipment Company, Inc., which being the lowest offer when compared to the current price quote from Florida Sheriff’s Association/Florida Association of Counties 2016-2017 Contract.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding: Fund 001 “General Fund”, Cost Center 211401 “SRI Public Works”, Object Code 56401 “Machinery and Equipment”]
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
N/A
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
This recommendation is in compliance with the Code of Ordinances of Escambia County, Fl 1999, Chapter 46, Finance, Article II Purchases and Contracts.
In compliance with the Local Preference Initiative, this equipment purchase was posted/advertised on the County website for 30 days, VE 16-17.008 SRI Public Works – 3.0 Cubic Yard Wheel Loader. One response was received from Cowin Equipment Company, Inc., which being the lowest offer when compared to the current price quote from Florida Sheriff’s Association/Florida Association of Counties 2016-2017 Contract.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
The Office of Purchasing will issue a Purchase Order Contract.