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 FSA17-VEH15.0, Spec #44 to purchase one (1) excavator for the Department of Public Works Operations and Maintenance Division from GS Equipment, Inc. in the estimated amount of $349,572.00. This vehicle purchase was approved in the fiscal year 2018 budget.
Recommended Action
Approve utilization of the Florida Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of Counties Cooperative Bid FSA17-VEH15.0, Spec #44 to purchase one (1) excavator for the Department of Public Works Operations and Maintenance Division from GS Equipment, Inc. in the estimated amount of $349,572.00. This vehicle purchase was approved in the fiscal year 2018 budget.
Background Information
The Public Works Department, Operations & Maintenance Division budgeted for a new pipe crew and equipment, SLA 18-5001, of which this excavator is part of:
Positions Vehicles/Equipment
2 Equipment Operator II’s Dump Truck
2 Equipment Operator III’s Excavator
Trailer Mounted Pipe Cleaner
GS Equipment, Inc. is an approved vendor under the Florida Sheriffs Contract FSA17-VEH15.0. This contract is made available to local governments and municipal Police and Fire departments within the State 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
Enhanced Public Trust through Responsible City Government
Environment and Natural Resources
Financial Impact
$358,300 is budgeted in account # 107-5000-541.64-00, project #R18VEH for this purchase
Procurement
GS Equipment, Inc.
4555 Laredo Avenue
Ft. Myers, FL 33905
Telephone: 239-334-6063
Attachments:
1. Exemptions Form - GS Equipment, Inc.
2. Florida Sheriffs Contract FSA17-VEH15.0, Spec #44
3. GS Equipment, Inc. Quote
4. Florida Sheriffs Association Contract Terms & Conditions
5. Vehicle Picture Presentation
6. Florida State Division of Corporations
Prepared by: Monica Bramble
Department Director: Juliana B. Bellia