Title
Vote to authorize the purchase ten (10) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles for $405,497.00 on State Contract NC70A-STC2510A as included in the FY2026 budget
Abstract
Introduction & Background: As part of the budget process each year, vehicles are evaluated for mileage and reliability for the purpose of law enforcement support. A total of fourteen replacement vehicles were approved for the Sheriff's Office capital outlay budget. We are asking to be able to order ten of these vehicles. The NC General Statutes allow the County to use Cooperative purchasing contracts through the North Carolina State Procurement NC70A. The formal bid process has been conducted by the NC Purchasing & Contract Division. Under the guidelines of NCGS143-129(e)(3), the State contract purchases are exempt from additional bidding processes.
Discussion & Analysis: The addition of these requested vehicles will benefit this office by replacing higher mileage vehicles which require more maintenance. Due to supply, delivery of these vehicles could take several months.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan:
Budgetary Impact: Funds are included in the Chatham County Sheriff's Office FY2026 budget for capital outlay.
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to authorize the purchase ten (10) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles for $405,497.00 on State Contract NC70A-STC2510A as included in the FY2026 budget.