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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF HEAVY-DUTY MOBILE GENERATORS
REQUEST: Authorization to utilize Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) contract #16-VEH14.0 as a basis for pricing, for the purchase and delivery of five (5) heavy-duty mobile generators, in the amount of $154,500.00 from Kelly Tractor Company, and to dispose of surplus equipment pursuant to Village policies and procedures.
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EXPLANATION: The Utility owns and operates 106 sanitary lift stations throughout the Village. Prior to a hurricane, Utility staff mobilizes portable generators at the high flow lift stations in case of power loss. The Utility currently owns 42 portable generators for this purpose. Repair parts for five (5) of these generators are no longer manufactured. In order to be prepared for the upcoming hurricane season, the Water Utilities Department is seeking authorization to purchase five (5) heavy-duty mobile generators to replace five (5) existing generators which are no longer serviceable.
Kelly Tractor Company was awarded FSA contract #16-VEH14.0 for the purchase and delivery of such equipment. The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) provides a venue for all Florida vendors to propose prices for the sale of equipment. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Consequently, year after year, the lowest equipment prices are found on FSA contracts, from which multiple state and local government agencies make their purchases. In order to ensure the best pricing, two (2) additional quotes were obtained from AF, Inc. and United Rentals, and the FSA contract pricing was the lowest priced for the five (5) heavy-duty mobile generators.
In addition, due to the age and condition, staff is seeking authorization to dispose of the existing five (5) generators. This surplus equipment will be sold on Govdeals.com, the Village's approved auction site.
Staff requests authorization to utili...
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