HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 02 13 Consent 406 Purchase Ford F550 Bid 04-12-0824
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 406
CONSENT X
February 13, 2006
Meeting
MGR/DEPT
Authorization
REQUEST: The Utility Department is requesting approval to purchase (1) Ford F-550
(17,500 lb. GVWR Cab & Chassis, 4x2) by piggybacking off of Florida
Sheriff's Association Bid #04-12-0824 with Don Reid Ford
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is to request authorization to piggyback off of
Florida Sheriff's Association Bid #04-12-0824 with Don Reid Ford for the
purchase of one (1) cab and chassis for the Utility Department at a cost
$25,599.00 payable from the Utility Vehicle line code (3600-64100).
CONSIDERA TIONS:
This vehicle is needed to replace unit #12, a 1991 F-450 that currently
transports sewer jetting equipment used for cleaning sanitary sewer lines and
clearing sewer blockages in emergency situations during and after normal working
hours.
The cab and chassis are being purchased initially and a future agenda item
will be brought for the purchase and installation of the high pressure cleaner and
tank. The Florida Sheriffs Association has already accepted the required cab and
chassis under (Bid#04-12-0824).
FUNDING:
The vehicle purchase of$25,599.00 is part the $80,000 budgeted for
replacement of the truck and sewer jetting equipment in Utility Department line
code (3600-64100). Expenditure of the funds would occur within 90 to 120 days.
Consent Agenda Item 406
February 13, 2006
Page 2
RECOMMENDA TION:
The Utility Department recommends authorization be granted to piggyback
off of the Florida Sheriff's Association Bid #04-12-0824 with Don Reid Ford for
the purchase of one (1) F 550 truck with cab and chassis only for the Utility
Department at a cost of $25,599.00 payable from the Utility Vehicle line code
(3600-64100).
ATTACHMENTS: None
COMMISSION ACTION: