Issuance of Purchase Orders in Excess of $50,000 for Public Works Department
From:
Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Director
Organization:
Public Works
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Issuance of Purchase Orders in Excess of $50,000 for the Public Works Department - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director
That the Board approve the issuance of blanket and/or individual Purchase Orders in excess of $50,000, for the Fiscal Year 2015/2016, based upon previously-awarded Contracts, Contractual Agreements or annual requirements, as provided for the Public Works Department.
Description:
Amount
For bus bench and shelter concrete pad installation and concrete work to bring to ADA standards, to include curb cuts, sidewalks, and future amenity placements.
$150,000
Vendors to be determined based on quotes:
Vendor#
Alternative Power Systems
011624
Alfred Watson Construction
011322
Infrastructure Specialty Services
420809
Christopher Bargaineer
033086
NOTE: Purchase Orders are issued for $30,000 - $45,000; each Purchase Order will require four quotes from vendors (small contractors/DBE vendors).
The Public Works Department has Purchase Orders that may exceed $50,000 over the course of the Fiscal Year. In Fiscal Year 2014/2015, Transportation and Traffic Operations spent approximately $133,000 on neighborhood enhancements such as those listed in the table above.
The issuance of Purchase Orders is necessary to ensure continuity of services traditionally provided by the Board of County Commissioners to the citizens of Escambia County.
[Funding Sources: Fund 175, Cost Centers 211201/211602/211101, Funds 182-199, Cost Centers 210719-210736, and Fund 352, Cost Center 210107]
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department has Purchase Orders that may exceed $50,000 over the course of the fiscal year. In Fiscal Year 2014/2015, Transportation and Traffic Operations spent approximately $133,000 on neighborhood enhancements such as those listed in the table above.
The issuance of Purchase Orders is necessary to ensure continuity of services traditionally provided by the Board of County Commissioners to the citizens of Escambia County.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funds are available in Fund 175, Cost Centers 211201/211602/211101, Funds 182-199, Cost Centers 210719-210736, and Fund 352, Cost Center 210107.
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.