Title
Vote to authorize the purchase of two (2) Ford F-150 vehicles in the amount of $143,023.58 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 animal resource center support. A total of two replacement vehicles were approved for the Sheriff's Office Animal Resource Center capital outlay budget. We are asking to be able to order these vehicles. 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 NCGS 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. Due to supply, delivery of these vehicles could take several months. These vehicles are at a higher cost than regular vehicles because they include the addition of an animal box mounted in the bed.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan:
Budgetary Impact: Funds are included in the Chatham County Sheriff's Office ARC FY2026 budget for capital outlay.
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to authorize the purchase of two (2) Ford F-150 vehicles in the amount of $143,023.58 on State Contract NC70A-STC2510A as included in the FY2026 budget.