Title
Vote on a request to approve Building Inspections Vehicle Purchase for code enforcement FY2022-2023.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve the purchase of (7) vehicles. (7) Chevrolet Equinox, on State Contract NC70A, in the amount of $186,585.00 for vehicles only. The total for this purchase would be $186,585.00 for vehicles.
Introduction & Background: As part of the budget process each year, vehicles are evaluated for mileage and reliability for the purpose of code enforcement support.
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 as well as new vehicles for expansion of staffing. Delivery of the new vehicles is expected to take 3-6 months.
Budgetary Impact: Funds are included in the Building Inspections FY2022-2023 budget for capital outlay.
Recommendation: Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve the purchase of (7) vehicles. (7) Chevrolet Equinox, on State Contract NC70A, in the amount of $186,585.00 for vehicles only. The total for this purchase would be $186,585.00 for vehicles.