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County Administrator's Report 10. 8.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	09/03/2015
Issue: Purchase of Two 3/4 Ton 2WD Crew Cab Pickup Trucks for the Road Division VE 14-15.033
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Two 3/4 Ton Crew Cab Pickup Trucks for the Road Division - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board authorize the county to utilize the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract #14-22-0904 and award a Purchase Order to Duval Ford, in the amount of $70,920, for two 2016 Ford F250 3/4 Ton 2WD Crew Cab Pickup Trucks for the Road Division, according to the specifications of VE14-15.033.

The Purchasing Department posted the request on the Escambia County Website for 30 days, beginning July 21, 2015. No other responsive quotes were received.

[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 210405, Object Code 56401]

BACKGROUND:

These Crew Cab pickup trucks, upon purchase, will replace like models in the current fleet, asset numbers 49770 and 49777. The current units will be auctioned as surplus. These new units will facilitate the continuation of the Road Division's Road Maintenance programs. A quote was obtained from Duval Ford for the purchase based on the specifications of VE14-15.033. The Purchasing Department posted the request on the Escambia County Website for 30 days, beginning July 21, 2015. No other responsive quotes were received.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds are available in Fund 175 Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 210405, Object Code 56401.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This recommendation is in compliance with the Escambia County, FL Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Application; exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval, and Award a Purchase Order.

In an effort to encourage competition from local businesses and in compliance with Board adopted policy, this purchase was advertised on the county's website for 30 days. There were no responses.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Office of Purchasing will issue a Purchase Order upon approval.

Attachments
VE 14-15.033
Duval Ford Quote