Title
Vote on a request to approve Solid Waste & Recycling Vehicle Purchase 2018-2019.
Abstract
Action Requested: Motion to authorize the purchase of a Roll-Off Truck to Young’s Truck Center DBA Advantage Truck Center in the amount of $167,049.72 through the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Competitive Bid Award #19-03-0504.
Introduction & Background: As part of the budget process vehicles are evaluated for mileage and reliability. A Roll-off Truck was approved for the Solid Waste & Recycling capital outlay replacement budget.
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. Young’s Truck Center DBA Advantage Truck Center was awarded a bid for Roll-Off trucks in contract 19-03-0504.
Discussion & Analysis: The addition of the requested vehicle will benefit this office by replacing a higher mileage vehicle which require more maintenance.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Budgetary Impact: Funds are included in the Solid Waste & Recycling Office FY 2018-19 budget for capital outlay replacement.
Recommendation: Motion to authorize the purchase of a Roll-Off Truck to Young’s Truck Center DBA Advantage Truck Center in the amount of $167,049.72 through the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Competitive Bid Award #19-03-0504.