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Vote to approve the purchase of seven (7) Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles in the amount of $283,847.90 and three (3) Ford F-150s in the amount of $215,910.15 for Animal Resources on State Contract NC70A-STC2510A, which are included in the FY2025 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 and animal resources support.
A total of fourteen vehicles were approved for the Sheriff's Office (2010) capital outlay budget. A total of Three (3) vehicles were approved for the Sheriff's Office ARC (2015) 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 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. Due to supply, delivery of these vehicles could take several months.
The Animal Resources 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 FY2025 budget for capital outlay.
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to approve the purchase of seven (7) Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles in the amount of $283,847.90 and three (3) Ford F-150s in the amount of $215,910.15 for Animal Resources on State Contract NC70A-STC2510A, which are included in the FY2025 budget.