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2 <br />of North Carolina or any agency or political subdivision of the state; or (3) any other state or <br />agency or political subdivision of that state. The acquisition contemplated would be "piggy- <br />backed" on a bid awarded by the United States Defense Supply Center (DSCP) of Philadelphia, <br />Pennsylvania, (contract number SPM500-01-D-0059 expires on July 1, 2015) to Caterpillar, Inc. <br />for a Caterpillar 924HZ Wheel Loader. The terms of the contract call for the items to be sold <br />and serviced through the local Caterpillar dealer. Gregory Poole of Raleigh, North Carolina is <br />the local dealer. A five (5) year/7500 hour power train warranty is included in submitted price. <br />The statute that authorizes "piggy-back" bids requires that the entity advertise its intentions ten <br />(10) days prior to a meeting in which the matter is to be considered. Orange County has <br />fulfilled that advertising requirement. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The purchase price of the wheel loader is $134,221. Sufficient funds <br />were allocated within the adopted FY 2011-2012 Solid Waste budget to purchase the <br />equipment. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board award the bid to Gregory <br />Poole of Raleigh, North Carolina at a cost of $134,221 and authorize the Financial Services <br />Director to execute the necessary paperwork. <br />