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Department of Transportation recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign the First Amendment to Agreement for Services 425-S1011 (AGMT 10-52947) with BST Services, Inc., dba Blain Stumpf Trucking, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $250,000 to a total of $590,000 and extending the term of the agreement for one more year through June 29, 2013 to continue to provide trucking services to transport road materials for various maintenance projects for said Department.
FUNDING: Road Fund.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $590,000
Funding
Budgeted $590,000
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $590,000
Change To Net County Cost $-0-
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: Funding is included in the fiscal year 2011/2012 Road Fund budget and will be budgeted for in the 2012/2013 fiscal year budget. There is no change to Net County Cost.
Background: On June 22, 2010, the Board authorized the Chair to execute Agreement for Services #425-S1011, AGMT 10-52947, with Blain Stumpf Trucking to transport road materials from various points of purchase to designated stockpile locations or work sites, on an on-call basis for the Department of Transportation (Department).
The maximum utilization of County equipment and personnel is held as a first priority. The service provided under the agreement is beyond the maximized capabilities of department staff and equipment resources. The nature of work is also sporadic and not sufficient to warrant the purchase of equipment or the addition of permanent staff. Services are primarily required during the peak construction season when the demand is such that multiple trucks are requested at one time. In order for this service to be provided by County staff, a significant investment would be required to purchase numerous trucks that have the capacity to transport large volumes of material. This equipment would be ex...
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