Recommendation Concerning a Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Purchase Order in Excess of $50,000, for the Public Safety Department - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board approve the issuance of a Purchase Order in excess of $50,000, for the Public Safety Department to Sunbelt Fire, Inc., (Vendor Number 195886), in the amount of $150,000, for the purchase of parts and fire apparatus maintenance.
[Funding: Fund 143, Fire Protection Fund, Cost Center 330206, Object Code 54601, Repair and Maintenance]
BACKGROUND:
Escambia County Fire Rescue has over 30 fire apparatus that are made by E-one. Sunbelt Fire has the exclusive rights for E-one products/parts and repair in our area. A Intent to Purchase from single source, reference: SS14-15.001 was posted on the county website per procedure No: PP-060 Tuesday, September 29,2015 through October 6,2015 with no response.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
$150,000 is available in Fund 143 (Fire Protection Fund), Cost Center 330206, Object Code 54601.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
N/A
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
This recommendation is in compliance with the Code of Ordinances of Escambia County, Florida, 1999, Chapter 46, Finance, Article II, Purchases and Contracts.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
The Office of Purchasing will issue a Purchase Order after board approval.