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Commissioner Fraley - GEMS - Approval for Sole Source Purchase of MCI Trailer with Dual Axle from Mickey Truck Bodies ($120,777)
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STAFF CONTACT
Mark Lamphiear - GEMS - 704-866-3202
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$52,000 was accepted and appropriated by Board Action 2022-156 and $62,000 was appropriated in FY 2022 and the remaining funds will come from GEMS operating budget for the purchase of Trailer.
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BACKGROUND
A purchase is sole source according to G.S. 143-129(e)(6) Informal and formal purchase - Available when (1) performance or price competition is not available; (2) product is available from only one source; or (3) standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration. Trailer falls under section 2 of the sole source. Funding includes federal pass-through. Grantor written approval of sole source is attached. HUB posting and advertisement in Gaston Gazette resulted in no additional bids.
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ATTACHMENTS
Mickey Sole Source Letter, MHPC Support Letter, Quote