RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Public Works Director, a purchase order with Coast Counties Truck and Equipment, in an amount not to exceed $710,000 for the purchase of one 2016 Peterbilt 365 Model 3 Axle Dump Truck and two 2016 Peterbilt 365 Model Transfer Truck and Trailers for use by Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
27% Flood Control Funds and 73% Local Road Funds.
BACKGROUND:
The purchase order is necessary to fund replacement of 22, 17 and 14 year old trucks that are in poor operating condition.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this board order is not approved, Flood Control and Water Conservation District will be unable to replace the necessary vehicles.
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