HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 02 28 Consent 201 Purchase One (1) Ford F-150 by Piggybacking off Bid #04-12-0823
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 201
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
February 28, 2005
Meeting
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Authorization
REQUEST: The Utility Department is Requesting permission to purchase (1) Ford F-150
(112 Ton Pickup Truck, 4x4) by piggybacking off of Florida Sheriff's
Association Bid #04- 12 -0823 with Don Reid Ford
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is to request authorization to piggyback off of
Florida Sheriff's Association Bid #04-12-0823 with Don Reid Ford for the
purchase of one (1) utility truck for the Utility Department at a cost $23,018.
CONSIDERATIONS:
This vehicle is needed to supply transportation for the infrastructure
location and Geographic Information Systems maintenance and mapping team.
Currently, this two man team shares the use of the old Fire Department pumper.
The splitting up of these personnel will improve the capability and efficiency of this
team.
The Florida Sheriffs Association has already accepted bids for this vehicle
under Bid#04-12-0824. The options included are four wheel drive and extended
cab. This vehicle would be used on construction sites and during emergencies if
needed.
FUNDING:
The vehicle purchase of$23,018 is within the $24,000 budgeted in the
Utility Department line code (3600-64100).Expenditure of the funds would accrue
within 90 to 120 days.
Consent Agenda Item 201
February 28,2005
Page 2
RECOMMENDATION:
The Utility Department recommends authorization be granted to piggyback
off of the Florida Sheriff's Association Bid #04-12-0823 with Don Reid Ford for
the purchase of one (1) F 150 truck for the Utility Department at a cost of
$23,018 payable from the Utility Vehicle line code (3600-64100).
ATTACHMENTS: None
COMMISSION ACTION: