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County Administrator's Report 10. 23.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Budget & Finance Consent |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of One Cabover Style, Regular Cab Chassis, Dual Rear Wheel Truck for the Road Division - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director
That the Board authorize the County to award a Purchase Order to Ward International Trucks, in the amount of $53,400, for one 2016 Isuzu Cabover Style, Regular Cab & Chassis, Dual Rear Wheel Truck, for the Road Division, according to the specifications of VE14-15.032.
The Purchasing Department posted the request on the Escambia County Website for 30 days, beginning July 21, 2015. One additional responsive quote was obtained from Ward International Trucks, Pensacola.
[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 210405, Object Code 56401] |
| BACKGROUND: |
| This Cabover Regular Cab truck, upon purchase, will be an additional model in the current fleet. This new unit will facilitate the continuation of the Road Division's Right-of-Way Beautification Program. A quote was obtained from Isuzu Truck of Ocala for the purchase based on the specifications of VE14-15.032. The Purchasing Department posted the request on the Escambia County Website for 30 days, beginning July 21, 2015. One additional responsive quote was obtained from Ward International Trucks, Pensacola. |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
| Funds are available in Fund 175 Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 210405, Object Code 56401. |
| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
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| PERSONNEL: |
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| 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. One additional, more responsive quote was received. |
| IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: |
| Upon Board approval, the Office of Purchasing will issue a Purchase Order. |
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