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Purchase - Vehicles
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Theresa Torres, Human Services Agency, Transportation 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:
1) September 3, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 24-585 - Conducted Public Hearing - FY2026 Combined Capital Transportation Grant Application.
2) September 16, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 24-624 - Ratified submission of the FY2026 Combined Capital Grant Application.
BACKGROUND:
The Human Services Agency Transportation Division seeks approval to purchase five (5) replacement vehicles. Transportation vehicles 1821, 1921, 2021, 8420, and 9019 (5) 20' light transit vehicles w/wheelchair lift, have met useful life and have been approved by IMD/NCDOT to be replaced. The FY26 Combined Capital Grant will fund the vehicle replacements with 80% Federal ($550,564), 10% ($68,820) State, and 10% ($68,821) Local match.
• (5) 20' light transit vehicles w/ wheelchair lifts $125,000 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 vehicles will be made using North Carolina Statewide Term Contract 54-SG-05062022 as quoted by Palmetto Bus Sales, LLC.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The anticipated cost for the five (5) vehicles is $625,000 and is budgeted accordingly for FY26.