Approval to Issue Fiscal Year 2019-2020 to Deere & Company
From:
Jason Rogers, Director
Organization:
Public Safety
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Issuance of Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Purchase Order to Deere & Company, for the Public Safety Department - Jason Rogers, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board, for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, approve the issuance of an individual Purchase Order to Deere & Company, based upon previously-awarded Contracts, Contractual Agreements or annual requirements, for the Public Safety Department:
Vendor/Contractor
Amount
Contract Number
Deere & Company
Vendor #: 100304
Fund 353, LOST IV, Public Safety
Cost Center: 330434
Project: 20PS1294
$14,415.03
National Purchasing Partners (NPP) UVs PS18010 (PG 8Z CG 70)
[Funding Source: Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost Center 330434, Public Safety LOST]
This project is located in Commission 4 District.
BACKGROUND:
The issuance of this Purchase Order is necessary to ensure the continuity of services traditionally provided by Water Safety Lifeguards located at Pensacola Beach. The purchase would greatly enhance our ability to efficiently and effectively respond to water rescue calls outside the areas of the lifeguard towers.
When Gulf water conditions present life threatening rip currents, lifeguards patrol eight miles of County property to ensure the safety of the public. Some of this distance is congested and very limited beach sand to drive on. In the commercial core area, the beach hotels (Hampton Inn, Hilton, Holiday Inn) draw thousands of people. This area of beach is very narrow and congested. The need for a lifeguard to patrol the area in a low profile vehicle is necessary. The lifeguards establish a safety presence by patrolling this area continuously.
The ability to patrol this heavily congested area with a UTV greatly limits the liability issue that could arise if the vehicle operator has an accident.
The Public Safety Department worked with James Higdon, Division Manager with Public Works, for quotes and contract information.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funds are available in Fund 353, LOST IV, Cost Center 330434, Public Safety LOST.
Vendor/Contractor
Amount
Contract Number
Deere & Company
Vendor #: 100304
Fund 353, LOST IV, Public Safety
Cost Center: 330434
Project: 20PS1294
$14,415.03
National Purchasing Partners (NPP) UVs PS18010 (PG 8Z CG 70)
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
N/A
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
This Recommendation is in compliance with the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of Escambia County, Florida, Chapter 46, Finance, Article II, Purchases and Contracts. Per the guidance received at the October 3, 2019, Board meeting, all purchases over $25,000 must be approved by the Board.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
The Public Safety Department will work with the Purchasing Office staff to prepare Purchase Orders as needed.