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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 204
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
May 10, 2004
Meeting
MGR ~EPT /./;7-
Authorization
REQUEST: Public Works Requesting Authorization to Purchase One (1) Medium Tractor by
Piggybacking ofT of State Contract #765-900-04-1.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is to request authorization to piggyback off of State
Contract #765-900-04-1 for the purchase of one (1) TN70A New Holland Tractor for the
Public Works Department at a cost of $27,979.49 from Cobb's Triangle Tractor, Inc.
CONSIDERATIONS:
This equipment is needed as part of the equipment maintenance and replacement
program for the Public Works. This tractor will replace a smaller, non 4 wheel drive, no
cab John Deere tractor originally purchased in 1984 at a cost of $7,000.00. The State of
Florida has already received bids for the tractor being considered under Bid #ITB-6-070-
840-P, contract #765-900-04-1, awarded 4/25/03. The tractor requested for purchase is a
New Holland TN70DA , 4 wheel drive with cab that will be used to maintain vegetation on
public properties. The price for the Public Works tractor is $27,979.49.
FUNDING:
The vehicle purchase of $27,979.49 is greater than the $23,000 budgeted in the
Transportation Improvement Fund (104-66400) but monies are available for transfer from
General Equipment and R&M Equipment within this fund. Expenditure of the funds will
occur within 90 to 120 days.
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Consent Agenda Item 204
May 10,2004
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that authorization be granted to piggyback off of State of Florida
Bid #ITB-6-070-840P, contract #495-900-04-1 approved 3/25/04 with Cobb's Triangle
Tractor, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) New Holland TN70DA tractor for the Public
Works Department at a total cost of $27,979.49 payable from the Transportation
Improvement -Machinery - line code 104-66400.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
The delivery of vehicles will occur within the next 90 to 120 days.
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COMMISSION ACTION:
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