File #: 20-0067    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 1/8/2020 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 1/28/2020 Final action: 1/28/2020
Title: Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board: 1) Waive the competitive bid process for services relating to equipping law enforcement vehicles in accordance with the County’s Procurement Policy 5.9 Section D; and 2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign agreement 4410 with Stommel, Inc., doing business as Lehr Auto Electric, utilizing Placer County’s contract, to provide law enforcement vehicle tear down and build up services for a term of three years and a not to exceed amount of $350,000. FUNDING: General Fund.
Attachments: 1. A - Blue Route, 2. B - Sheriff Lehr Contract 4410
Related files: 15-1411, 20-1471
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Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board:
1) Waive the competitive bid process for services relating to equipping law enforcement vehicles in accordance with the County’s Procurement Policy 5.9 Section D; and
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign agreement 4410 with Stommel, Inc., doing business as Lehr Auto Electric, utilizing Placer County’s contract, to provide law enforcement vehicle tear down and build up services for a term of three years and a not to exceed amount of $350,000.

FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The most recent contract with Lehr Auto Electric expired in October 2019 leading the Sheriff’s Office to explore various options in terms of vehicle services for various types of vehicles. In the past, bids had been performed and Lehr was consistently awarded the contract with the County.

Prior to the expiration of the most recent contract, it was determined that Placer County also held a contract with Lehr Auto Electric and had gone through the necessary procurement steps to ensure this agreement was economically feasible.

With the assistance of Procurements and Contracts, the Sheriff’s Office has determined that the contract between Lehr Auto Electric and Placer County is a suitable piggyback option. This contract covers the costs of not only labor associated with the removal and installation as law enforcement equipment, but also the parts allowing for these services to be more cost efficient than under the terms of previous agreements.

Approval of this agreement allows the Sheriff’s Office to continue with day to day business in terms having a sufficient number of vehicles in use that are outfitted for various tasks relating to the Sheriff’s Office.

Therefore, in order to assist with a continuation of services for the community, the Sheriff’s Office is requesting the contract be in place for 3 (three) years from the date of execution with a not to exceed amount of $350,000 to cover costs associated with ...

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