TITLE
Title
APPROVE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) FORD F550 CHASSIS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Jim Albright
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BACKGROUND
Background
The County Vehicle Replacement Plan, approved as part of the FY 2016-17 budget, included the purchase of four (4) chassis for use as replacement Emergency Services ambulance units with over 300,000 miles. The ambulance box and upfit is a separate contract and will be taken to the Board for approval under a separate agenda item. These chassis are Ford F550, 4WD, supercab units and will be purchased from Piedmont Ford (412 S. Regional Rd., Greensboro, NC 27409) under NC State Contract 070A at an individual cost of $57,045.00 or $228,180 total. Included in this year's spec was the 47L package with Operator Commanded Regeneration, to reduce the risk of unexpected forced regeneration for emergency vehicles.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
Approved as part of the County Vehicle replacement plan with funding included in FY 2016-17 adopted budget.
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve purchase of four (4) Ford F550 Cab/Chassis from North Carolina State Contract 070A from vendor: Piedmont Ford, 412 S. Regional Rd., Greensboro, NC 27409. The cab/chassis will be for use by Emergency Services as ambulances. The contract amount for the total award is $228,180.00 ($57,045.00 per chassis).
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