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Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, recommending award of Bid 07-064-158 for the purchase of various patrol vehicle equipment to the low qualified bidder, Lehr Auto Electric of Sacramento, CA; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a blanket purchase order in the amount of $300,000 for a twelve (12) month period and authorize an increase to same on an "as needed" basis during the awarded period if funding is available within the requesting department's budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: General Fund
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REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION: At the request of the Sheriff's Office, the Procurement and Contracts Division issued an Invitation to Bid for various patrol vehicle equipment. The patrol vehicle equipment will be used to equip new patrol vehicles and replace worn out equipment on existing patrol vehicles.
Eighteen (18) Invitations to Bid were mailed, two (2) to local vendors; three (3) qualified responses were received, none from local vendors. The bid results are provided on the attached spreadsheet.
FISCAL IMPACT/CHANGE TO NET COUNTY COST: Procurement and Contracts has been advised that funding is available within the Sheriff's Office services and supplies budget.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN FOLLOWING APPROVAL: Following Board approval, the Procurement and Contracts division will issue a blanket purchase order in the amount of $300,000.00 to Lehr Auto Electric of Sacramento, CA.
Contact: Bonnie H. Rich, Purchasing Agent, X5940
Concurrences: Not applicable.