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REVISED/ Commissioner Chad Brown - Budget/Purchasing - To Approve the Bid Award for Purchase of $1,099,728 for Vehicles, and the Expenditure of $180,688 for Equipment, Decals, Tag/Tax and Title Fees (Totaling $1,280,416); and, to Approve the Reallocation and Transfer of Funds for One Full Size Truck from the Planning & Development Services Budget to the Building Services Fund ($6,321 General Fund Transfer)
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STAFF CONTACT
Matthew Rhoten - Interim Assistant County Manager
BUDGET IMPACT
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Funds are included in the current budget for debt payments relative to the $1,099,728 Vehicles cost. Thirty-six months of financing are expected. The $180,688 for Equipment, Decals, Tag/Tax and Title Fees were included in the FY20 adopted budget and will not be financed.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
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BACKGROUND
Replacement Vehicles were approved with the adoption of the FY 19/20 Budget Ordinance. Funds for one (1) full size truck needs to be transferred from the General Fund to the Building Services Fund due to the transition of the Land Use Division and associated staff.
Police and Sheriff Dodge Chargers: Due to an early manufacturer cut off, the BOC approved Board Action 2019-299 at its Regular Meeting of 10/22/2019, and the Police and Sheriff Chargers were ordered per NC Sheriff’s contract 19-05-0911R. However, after accepting the order, Dodge cancelled 4,000 Charger orders across the country including the County’s order. This affects the Police and Sheriff. There are no other pursuit sedan options, so the attached pricing reflects NC Sheriff’s Contract pricing for Ford Interceptor Utility vehicles.
DHHS-Social Services Vehicles: (2) Hybrid Midsize Sedans and (2) 7-Passenger Minivans - a formal bid was conducted per Uniform Guidance (UG) requirements since these vehicles will involve federal reimbursement.
Legal ad was posted in The Gazette on 10/18/19, posted on the County’s website, posted on the HUB site as an affirmative step to solicit quotes from M/WBE dealers, and Bid Requests were sent to 23 potential bidders. One addendum was issued.
Bids were received on 11/1/19 from six (6) bidders. The low cost bids from Fleet Vehicle Source in Covina, California, did not meet the engine specifications per Fleet. Therefore, award is recommended to next low bidder whose bid meets specifications and is considered responsive:
Fred Anderson Toyota, Raleigh NC Toyota Prius LE $23,692 each
Ilderton, Highpoint NC Chrysler Voyager $23,901 each
Balance of Vehicles: Police, A/C/E, Sheriff, Public Works (Print Shop, Administration, Facilities), Building Services, and Natural Resources are quoted per State Contract or NC Sheriff’s Contract as allowed by G.S.143-129(e)(3) for Group Purchasing Programs thus leveraging the cost benefits of state-wide bidding.
Total Costs with Breakdown
Refer to the attached “Chart for Finance Package” where costs are shown two ways: as unit pricing with extensions, plus as breakdowns between Vehicles, Equipment, Decals and Tag/Tax/Title costs. Chart includes vehicle descriptions by department, vendors and models, bid and contract designations.
Recommendation
Award Recommended for Vehicles = $1,099,728
Total Cost of Vehicles plus Equipment, Decals and Tag/Tax/Title = $1,280,416
POLICY IMPACT
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
REVISED Chart for Finance Package and Building Services Vehicle Budget Change Request