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Purchase - Bi-Fuel Conversion Kits
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Theresa Torres, Human Services - Transportation Division, Director, 704-283-3598
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
December 19, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 22-854 - Board approved application to apply for grant funding to purchase bi-fuel conversion kits.
BACKGROUND:
In the FY24 Combined Capital Grant application, Transportation asked to have 9 replacement vehicles converted to bi-fuel (gas/propane) through the purchase and installation of bi-fuel conversion kits. IMD/NCDOT has approved the application to convert the vehicles. The FY24 Combined Capital Grant will fund the replacements with a 90% State and 10% Local match.
• (6) Conversion Kits for the 2024 Ford E-350, 20” LTVs at $8,751 ea.
• (3) Conversion Kits for the 2024 Ford Transits at $6,956 ea.
N.C.G.S 143-129(e)(3) and N.C.G.S 143-129(e)(9) allow local governments to make purchases through a competitively bid North Carolina Statewide Term Contract or a Group Purchasing Program.
The purchase of the 9 Conversion Kits will be made using North Carolina Statewide Term Contract 557A as quoted by Blossom Services, Inc. The Procurement Department has vetted this contract and purchase amount.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The anticipated cost for the 9 Conversion Kits is $73,374.00 of which 90% ($66,036.60) is covered by the FY24 Combined Capital Grant with a 10% county cost of $7,337.40 and is budgeted accordingly for FY2024.