Title
Vote on a request to approve Sheriff Vehicle Purchase for law enforcement 2021-2022.
Abstract
Action Requested: Motion to authorize the purchase of (13) vehicles. (7) Ford Utilities, (1) Dodge Durango, and (5) Ford F150 Pickups on State Contract NC70A, in the amount of $465,208.22 for vehicles only. 1 of the F-150s will get a Dog Box added by the dealer for an additional $22,412.16 from the equipment budget. The total for this purchase would be $487,620.38 for vehicles and one dog box.
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 thirteen vehicles were approved for the Sheriff's Office capital outlay budget.
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 G.S. 143-129(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. Delivery of the new vehicles is expected to take 2-6 months.
Budgetary Impact: Funds are included in the Chatham County Sheriff's Office FY2021-22 budget for capital outlay.
Recommendation: Consideration of a request to purchase (7) Ford Utilities, (1) Dodge Durango, and (5) Ford F150 Pickups on State Contract NC70A, in the amount of $465,208.22 for vehicles only. 1 of the F-150s will get a Dog Box added by the dealer for an additional $22,412.16 from the equipment budget. The total for this purchase using the North Carolina State Procurement NC70A would be $487,620.38 for 13 vehicles and one dog box.