TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Utilize the Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of Counties Cooperative Bid No. FSA17-VEL25.0, Spec #11 to purchase one (1) new Ford Expedition from Garber Ford Inc. in an estimated amount of $37,007.55.
Recommended Action
Approve utilization of the Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of Counties Cooperative Bid No. FSA17-VEL25.0, Spec #11 to purchase one (1) new Ford Expedition from Garber Ford Inc. in an estimated amount of $37,007.55.
Background Information
The Fire Rescue District Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget was amended on February 13, 2018, Ordinance No. 2018-03, for a full-time temporary Fire and Life Safety Inspector for the West Villages. A Ford Expedition for the Inspector was included in the amendment:
Position Vehicle
1 Fire and Life Safety Inspector Ford Expedition
(Full-Time Temporary)
Garber Ford Inc. is an approved vendor under the Florida Sheriffs Contract FSA17-VEL25.0. This contract is made available to local governments and municipal Police and Fire Departments within the State of Florida for vehicle and equipment acquisition. Using this cooperative bid, local government agencies are able to obtain competitive pricing. Local government agencies have the flexibility to choose a product or service according to the business needs, such as price, warranty, supplier performance or brand name.
While City ordinance authorizes the City Manager to utilize piggyback agreements, the City Manager’s policy requires all agreements exceeding $100,000 to be presented to Commission for consideration. All appropriate forms, procedures and processes have been reviewed by Procurement.
Strategic Plan
Financially responsible City providing quality municipal services
Financial Impact
$47,500 is budgeted in account #155-2222-522-6400, project #F18VEH for this purchase
Procurement
The utilization of another governmental entity for the purchase of vehicles is permitted per Sec. 2-403 (a)(4)(a) of the City Procurement Code.
Garber Ford Inc.
3380 Highway 17
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
904-264-2442
Attachments:
1. Exemptions Form - Garber Ford Inc.
2. Florida Sheriffs Contract FSA17-VEL25.0, Spec #11
3. Garber Ford Quote and Contract
4. Florida Sheriffs Association Contract Terms and Conditions
5. Purchase Comparison
6. Florida State Division of Corporations
7. Ordinance 2018-03
8. PowerPoint Presentation
Prepared by: Kenneth Rappuhn, Fleet Manager
Department Director: Juliana B. Bellia, Public Works Director