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District Attorney's Office recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve the use of Supplemental Local Law Enforcement Funds for the direct purchase of one vehicle in the estimated amount of $75,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26;
2) Make a finding in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17, Section 3.4.3, that competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the County for the procurement and purchase of a department vehicle;
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign a purchase order in the estimated amount of $75,000 for a one-time vehicle purchase following Board approval, under the exemption to competitive bidding;
4) Approve and authorize the Board Chair to sign FY 2025-26 budget transfer increasing revenue and appropriations within the District Attorney’s budget by $75,000 (4/5 vote required); and
5) Add one Chevy Tahoe LS or comparable mid-sized sport utility vehicle to the District Attorney’s FY 2025-26 Fixed Asset List, with an estimated cost of $75,000.
FUNDING: Supplemental Local Law Enforcement Funds.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Due to vacancies that are planned to be filled within the District Attorney's Office, a new vehicle is needed. The time frame for purchasing through the Fleet program will not result in the timely receipt of the vehicle in order to meet the Office's needs. The District Attorney’s Office is requesting to direct purchase a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe LS or comparable mid-sized SUV through the use of SLESF, in the estimated cost of $75,000.
The department is requesting an exemption under Procurement Policy C-17, Section 3.4.3, that competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the County. Three quotes were obtained from local dealerships to determine the most economical, cost-effective acquisition of the vehicle, with the expectation that a Purchase Order would be issued to the lowest quoted dealership. This approach ensures that the department procures the vehicle at the best available price an...
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