Recommendation Concerning Solid Waste Department Vehicle Purchase #1 - Patrick T. Johnson, Solid Waste Management Department Director
That the Board approve the purchase of one VE14-15.001, 2015 Caterpillar 966M Wheel Loader, from Thompson Tractor Company, Inc., for the amount of $430,423, per the terms and conditions of Governmental Contract Initiative with the City of Tucson/National IPA Contract #120377 Member Discounts for Equipment Sales. In compliance with the Local Preference Initiative, this equipment purchase was posted on the County website for 30 days. No proposals were received.
[Funding: Fund 401, Solid Waste Fund, Cost Center 230307, Object Code 56401]
BACKGROUND:
VE114-15.001 Solid Waste Equipment Purchase #1- 2015 Caterpillar 966M Wheel Loader was posted on the Escambia County website with the "Pending Vehicle and Equipment Purchases" from October 22, 2014 through November 21, 2014 in compliance with the Local Preference initiative. No proposals were received. The loader will be operated and utilized as mainline equipment for the Palafox Transfer Station, for waste transfer to the Perdido Landfill.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding for the purchase of this equipment is available in Fund 401, Solid Waste, Cost Center 230307, 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.