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County Administrator's Report 13. 33.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	09/24/2015
Issue: VE14-15.034 - Waste Services Department Equipment Purchase
From:	Pat Johnson
Department:	Waste Services
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Waste Services Department Equipment Purchase - Patrick T. Johnson, Waste Services Department Director

That the Board approve the purchase of one 2016 International 5900i 6x4 Tandem Axle Tractor and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order, in the amount of $138,958.34, to Ward International Trucks, Inc., in accordance with the specifications of VE14-15.034.

In compliance with the Local Preference Initiative, VE14-15.034 was posted on the Escambia County website with the "Pending Vehicle and Equipment Purchases", from 07/21/15 - 08/22/15.  Ward International Trucks, Inc., proposed the low cost offer. This vehicle will replace Property #51650, a 1999 Sterling Tractor.

[Funding:  Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230306, Object Code 56401]

BACKGROUND:

VE14-15.034 Solid Waste Equipment Purchase #2 - 59200# GVRW 6x4 Tandem Axle Tractor was posted on the Escambia County website with the "Pending Vehicle and Equipment Purchases", from July 21, 2015 through August 22, 2015, in compliance with the Local Preference initiative. Wards International Trucks, Inc. submitted their proposal which was the low cost offer. This purchase will replace Property #51650, 1999 Sterling Tractor, which will be used to transport solid waste from the Palafox Transfer Station to the Perdido Landfill.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding for the purchase of this equipment is available in Fund 401, Solid Waste, Cost Center 230306, Object Code 56401

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This recommendation is in compliance with Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Purchases and Contracts.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

After Board approval, a Purchase Order will be issued from the Office of Management and Budget.

Attachments
Wards International Spec.
VE14-15.034 Specification