Purchase of Five John Deere Gators for Pensacola Beach Public Works
From:
PAUL NOBLES, Purchasing Manager
Organization:
Asst County Administrator
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Five John Deere Gators for Pensacola Beach Public Works - Paul Nobles, Purchasing Manager, Office of Purchasing
That the Board authorize the County Administrator to sign a Purchase Order for the purchase of five John Deere Gators for the Pensacola Beach Public Works Department, to Smith Tractor Company, Inc., in the amount of $73,936.45, according to the specifications outlined in PD 18-19.085, John Deere Gators (5) for Pensacola Beach Public Works.
[Funding:
Quantity four units charged to Fund 108, Fourth Cent; Cost Center 360105, Fourth Cent Projects; Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment - $59,149.16; and
Quantity one unit charged to Fund 001, General Fund; Cost Center 211401, SRI Public Works; Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment - $14,787.29;
Total 5 units - $73,936.45]
Specification PD 18-19.085, John Deere Gators (5) for Pensacola Beach Public Works, was issued to 48 dealers around the State of Florida - including local dealers. The solicitation was viewed by 26 firms and downloaded by 21.
BACKGROUND:
Specification PD 18-19.085, John Deere Gators (5) for Pensacola Beach Public Works was posted on Vendor Registry beginning on June 10, 2019 and was issued to 48 dealers around the State of Florida - including local dealers. The solicitation was viewed by twenty-six firms and downloaded by twenty-one. Bid responses were received from three firms, with Smith Tractor Company, Inc. being the lowest, most responsive bidder.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding:
Quantity 4 units charged to Fund 108, 4th Cent; Cost Center 360105, Fourth Cent Projects; Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment - $59,149.16
Quantity 1 unit charged to Fund 001, General Fund; Cost Center 211401, SRI Public Works; Object Code 56401, Machinery & Equipment - $14,787.29
Total 5 units - $73,936.45
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, Purchases and Contracts.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
The Office of Purchasing will issue the Purchase Order.