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County Administrator's Report 11. 12.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	03/17/2016
Issue: Concerning the Purchase of Two Agricultural Tractors with Mowers for the Road Division
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Two Agricultural Tractors with Mowers for the Road Division - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County to utilize the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract #15-13-0904, and award a Purchase Order to Coastal Machinery Company in the amount of $255,115.68, for the purchase of two Kubota M110GXDTC Tractors with Terrain King KB 2300 Rotary Boom Mowers, according to the specifications of VE 15-16.002.

The Office of Purchasing posted the request on the Escambia County Website for 30 days, with no responses.

[Funding Source: Fund 175, "Transportation Trust Fund", Cost Center 210402, Object Code 56401]

BACKGROUND:

These agricultural tractors with mowers, upon purchase, will replace two similar models in the current fleet; the current units will be auctioned as surplus. These new units will allow the continuation of the Road Division's Right of Way Maintenance operations.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds are available in Fund 175, "Transportation Trust Fund", Cost Center 210402, 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 beginning February 1, 2016. There were no responses.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon Board approval, the Office of Purchasing will issue a Purchase Order.

Attachments
VE 15-16.002
FSA Coastal Quote