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Purchase authorization with GatorMoto Utility Vehicles and More LLC for purchase of a new passenger tram.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval by the County Administrator of the purchase authorization with GatorMoto Utility Vehicles and More LLC for a new passenger tram used for educational and industry tours at the South Cross Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• This purchase authorization provides the Utilities Department a replacement passenger tram.
• This purchase is replacing a vehicle that exceeded end-of-life capacity and for which the previous vendor was terminated due to a 3 year period in which they failed to deliver the vehicle.
• Prices, terms, and conditions are per GSA Contract # | GS-03F-038CA; effective through March 5, 2030
Contract No. 25-0750-PB Transit Passenger Tram not to exceed $175,766.09.
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Strategic Priorities:
Resilient Infrastructure and Environment
1.2 Maintain and enhance County infrastructure
1.4 Improve environmental quality
Summary:
This purchase authorization provides the Utilities Department with a new tram for Utilities South Cross Wastewater Treatment Plant facility.
Background/Explanation:
The previous contract with SVI Inc DBA Specialty Vehicles was cancelled following a three (3) year waiting period in which the vendor was unable to deliver the vehicle.
Factors utilized to determine the end of useful and economic life include, but are not limited to age, mileage/hours of operation, historical maintenance cost as compared to like vehicles, operating cost per mile/hour, anticipated and ongoing repairs, and physical condition
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure not to exceed $175,766.09
Funding is derived from the departments operating budget.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve this purchase is granted under Code Section 2-164(2)(a).
Staff Member Responsible:
Jeremy Waugh, Director, Utilities Department
Don Moore, Division Director, Fleet Management, Administrative Services
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
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