Purchase of Four Vehicles for the Fire Services Division
From:
Mike Weaver, Department Director
Organization:
Public Safety
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Four Vehicles for the Public Safety Department, Fire Services Division - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board authorize the County to utilize the State of Florida Term Contract #25100000-15-010, in accordance with the Escambia County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Application; exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval, and award a Purchase Order for two 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD vehicles, one 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD, and one Chevy Silverado 2500 4WD, for the Fire Services Division, in accordance with the specifications VE 14-15.043, VE 14-15.044, and VE 14-15-045, in the amount of $140,288.95, to Garber Chevrolet Buick GMC Truck, Vendor #070423.
The Invitation to Bid VE 14-15.043, VE 14-15.044, and VE 14-15-045, Fire Service Department Vehicles Purchase was posted in the Pensacola News Journal on September 28, 2015. The Invitation to bid was open for 30 days, and closed with no bids having been received on October 28, 2015.
[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 330228, Project Code 08FS0018, Account Code 56401]
BACKGROUND:
These vehicles are being purchased as part of Escambia County Fire Rescue vehicle replacement plan. Over the last year this plan has reduced the fleet by six vehicles. These Four vehicles will replace the following vehicles which will be removed from service and sent to auction.
Funding is available in Fund 352 LOST III, Cost Center 330228, Project Code 08FS0018, Account Code 56401
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
N/A
PERSONNEL:
NA
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
In accordance with Escambia County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Applications; Exemptions; and section 46-64, Board approval.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
The Office of Purchasing will issue the Purchase Orders.