Title
Vote on a request to approve Sheriff upfit purchase 2018-2019.
Abstract
Action Requested:
Motion to authorize the purchase of upfit for seventeen vehicles (13 Ford Utility’s, 3 Dodge Durango’s and 1 Ram Pickup) to Dana Safety, Inc in the amount of $118,023.86 through the Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Competitive Bid Award #17-01-0728R.
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 seventeen vehicles were approved for the Sheriff's Office capital outlay budget and will need to be upfited.
One (1) 2019 Ram Pickup - $4915.64 each
Three (3) 2019 Dodge Durango’s - $6226.03 each
Three (3) 2019 Ford Utilities - $6829.49 each
Two (2) 2019 Ford Utilities - $6827.95 each
Four (4) 2019 Ford Utilities - $7534.95 each
Four (4) 2019 Ford Utilities - $7536.49 each
The NC General Statutes allow the County to use group purchasing contracts previously bid in a competitive procedure. The formal bid process has been conducted by the North Carolina Sheriffs Association. Under the guidelines of G.S. 143-129(e)(3), the group purchasing program is exempt from additional bidding processes. Dana Safety, Inc was awarded a bid for vehicle upfits in contract 17-01-0728R.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Budgetary Impact:
Funds are included in the Chatham County Sheriff's Office FY2018-19 budget for capital outlay.
Recommendation:
Motion to authorize the purchase of upfit for seventeen vehicles (13 Ford Utility’s, 3 Dodge Durango’s and 1 Ram Pickup) to Dana Safety, Inc in the amount of $118,023.86 through the Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Competitive Bid Award #17-01-0728R.