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3 <br /> source item and a competitive acquisition is precluded. Also, the Recycling Division would like to <br /> take advantage of three warranty options as outlined in the attached quote. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The total cost of the two recycling trucks is $598,366 ($299,183 each). <br /> Sufficient funds have been appropriated in the FY 2015-16 Solid Waste budget to purchase the <br /> replacement truck. The second truck will be debt financed for a period of 59 months, and debt <br /> service payments will be included as part of the FY 2016-17 Solid Waste budget. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following two Orange County Social Justice Goals are <br /> applicable to this agenda item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic <br /> background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. <br /> • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION <br /> Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and <br /> volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. <br /> These recycling trucks will help ensure that curbside recycling service will be available to all <br /> residents of the County. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve a Sole Source <br /> exemption purchase from Southern Truck Services, Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina to procure <br /> two (2) rural curbside recycling trucks at a cost of for $299,183 each ($598,366). The Manager <br /> further recommends that the Board authorize the Finance Director to proceed with debt financing <br /> for one of the new trucks in the amount of$299,183. <br />