TITLE
Title
APPROVE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) F550 CHASSIS AND ONE (1) F450 CHASSIS FOR AMBULANCES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Jim Albright and Fran Cameron
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BACKGROUND
Background
The County Vehicle Replacement Plan implemented by Board action on July 18, 2024 included the provision for purchase of five (5) chassis as replacement chassis for current Emergency Services ambulance units with over 250,000 miles. Chassis are under unusually high demand in the upcoming fiscal year, and have to be purchased through an allocation method with vendors with an ordering deadline in September 2024. We need to get the chassis order approved and in the hands of the vendor for the allocation process. A thorough review of the current fleet and condition of vehicles resulted in the department requesting to purchase three (3) new complete ambulance units, and remounting one (1) of the existing "medic units" and one (1) transport ambulance (remount expense and new ambulance boxes will be separately listed for BOC approval at a future date). The timeline for these new ambulance boxes and remounts will be greater than one (1) year, and all existing units will have well in excess of 300,000 miles by the time these units are placed in service.
This purchase is for four (4) Ford F550, 4WD, supercab chassis and one (1) F450 4WD regular cab chassis; and will be purchased from Piedmont Truck Center (412 S. Regional Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409) under NC State Term Contract 070A at an individual cost of $64,052.44 each for the F550 and $59,877.56 each for the F450 OR $316,087.32 total. The purchase has been reviewed by Purchasing and approval is attached, as well as MWBE approval, also attached.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
Approved as part of the County Vehicle replacement plan with funding included in the FY24-25 Amended budget.
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve the purchase of four (4) Ford F550 and one (1...
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