Subject:
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Purchase Authorization with Ring Power Corporation to purchase a Caterpillar 800KW generator.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the purchase authorization with Ring Power Corporation to purchase a Caterpillar 800KW generator per the pricing of the Florida Sheriff’s Association (FSA) cooperative contract.
• This generator will create a shelter location at Building A on the Lealman Campus during a possible natural disaster for County citizens.
• Funding for this purchase is derived from the Emergency Management Department budget; the intent is to install the generator as soon as possible in the event of hurricane activity.
• Pricing is per FSA cooperative contract providing government organizations in Florida savings through economy of scale.
Contract No.190-0340-PB(AJM) in the amount of $307,547.00. Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention and proactive services to ensure a safe and secure community
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
Summary
This purchase authorization is for a Caterpillar 800KW Generator to be utilized at the Lealman Campus. This unit will power Building A, the building, that has been identified as a shelter location for citizens during a possible disaster threat. The desire is to have this generator in place as soon as possible in the event of hurricane activity.
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Background Information:
This is a direct purchase in the attempt to expedite the process and have the unit operational for the citizens in the event of a hurricane this season. County Job Order Contracts will be utilized to expedite the development of the infrastructure and the enclosure at Building A on the Lealman Campus for this unit.
Fiscal Impact:
Total expenditure not to exceed: $307,547.00
Funding is derived from the Emergency Management operating budget.
Staff Member Responsible:
Andrew Pupke, Division Director, Facilities and Real Property, Administrative Services
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing and Risk Management, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Goods Agreement