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County Administrator's Report 13. 17.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Budget & Finance Consent |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of One Rough Terrain Forklift 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 Thompson Lift Truck Company, in the amount of $66,705, for one 2015 C-Series, C-06-10116, 4WD, 6000 pound Lift Capacity Rough Terrain Forklift for the Road Division, according to the specifications of VE14-15.041.
The Office of Purchasing posted the request on the Escambia County website for 30 days, beginning August 7, 2015. One additional responsive quote was obtained from Thompson Lift Truck Company, Pensacola, Florida.
[Funding: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 210405, Object Code 56401] |
| BACKGROUND: |
| This rough terrain forklift, upon purchase, will replace a model in the current fleet. This new unit will facilitate the receipt and delivery of road materials and supplies at the Road Division and Fleet Maintenance. A quote was obtained from the Florida State Term Contract No. 22101000-15-1 for the purchase, based on the specifications of VE 14-15.041. The Office of Purchasing posted the request on the Escambia County website for 30 days, beginning August 7, 2015. One additional responsive quote was obtained from Thompson Lift Truck Company, Pensacola. |
| 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 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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