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Utilization of State of Georgia Contract With Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc., d/b/a Creative Bus Sales, Inc., for Purchase of Transit Vehicles for Transit Department (Amount: $1,575,096.00)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
On October 18, 2024, Hernando County Transit Department requested piggyback of State of Georgia Contract 99999-SPD-SPD0000212-0005, Public Mass Transit Vehicles and Related Options, Equipment, and Accessories, with a contract expiration of June 30, 2025. The Contract provides for three (3) additional one (1) year renewal periods.
Hernando County Transit Department currently has a need to purchase 12 Starcraft Starlight 3.5L V6 Gas 138” WB 11,000 GVWR vehicles and is requesting for piggyback approval with State of Georgia to provide the contract services for the contract term with the additional three (3) one (1) year renewals, in the estimated spend amount of $1,575,096.00.
Hernando County Procurement Department has assigned No. 25-P0194A to this Contract for tracking purposes.
The Chief Procurement Officer has reviewed this requirement for conformance to Procurement Ordinance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
On November 19, 2024, approval of Agenda Item No. 14625 to utilize the State of Georgia Contracts and Agreements with various vendors for services and purchase by County departments is being requested. This item is requested pending approval of Agenda Item No. 14625.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding in the estimated amount of $1,575,096.00 is available in Hernando County Transit FTA Grants:
FL-2022-051 $446,143 Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 34013 - Mass Transit-FTA Sec 5339, Account: 5606405 - Equip-Vehicle, TRLER>$500 (GMS 478)
FL-2024-046 $700,261 (Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 34014 - Mass Transit-FTA Sec 5339, Account: 5606405 - Equip-Vehicle, TRLER>$500 (GMS 566)
FL-2020-118 $80,000 (Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 34000 - Mass Transit-FTA Sec 5307, Account: 5606405 - Equip-Vehicle, TRLER>$500 (GMS 380)
FL-2024-045 $348,692 (Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 34002 - Mass Transit-FTA Sec 5307, Account: 5606405 - Equip-Vehicle, TRLER>$500 (GMS 460) The budget account is being adjusted in LS 14736 to align the account numbers.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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It is recommended the Board approve the utilization of State of Georgia 99999-SPD-SPD0000212-0005 with Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc., d/b/a Creative Bus Sales, Inc., for public mass transit vehicles and related options, equipment, and accessories for the contract term and renewals, in the estimated one time spend amount of $1,575,096.00. Any future purchases on this contract above Advertised Bidding Requirement (ABR) will be brought to the BOCC for approval.
It is recommended the Board approve the Chairman’s signature on the Statewide Contract Utilization Notification & Consent Agreement.