Agenda - 05-05-2016 - 5-d - Authorize the Use of a Cooperative Purchasing Program to Purchase a Replacement Ambulance for Orange County Emergency Services

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2 Maintenance staff feedback corroborates the more comfortable ride for patients and the reliability of the platform. North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-129(e)(3) allows local governments to make purchases through a competitive bidding group purchasing program, which is a formally organized program that offers competitively obtained purchasing services at discount prices to two or more public agencies. The Houston-Galveston Area Council ("HGAC") is a cooperative purchasing group that meets the requirements of NCGS 143-129(e)(3). The specific contract number for the HGAC is #AM10-14. The terms of the contract call for items to be sold and serviced through identified authorized dealers. Both Horton Ambulance and FESCO are listed on contract #AM10-14. Funding for this vehicle was included as part of the vehicle replacement list approved by the Board at the November 17, 2015 regular meeting. To move forward with the second ambulance acquisition, staff is requesting that the Board authorize the purchase through the cooperative purchasing program. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The financial impact will be the cost of the ambulance ($215,197) and the cost of a power lift stretcher (approximately $16,000) for a total approximate cost of $231,197. Funding for this vehicle was included as part of the vehicle replacement list approved by the Board at the November 17, 2015 regular meeting. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • GOAL: CREATING A SAFE COMMUNITY Supporting policies, procedures, regulations, and programs that reduce harassment, exclusion, intimidation, and violence against Orange County residents. The purchase of a replacement ambulance ensures continued ambulance coverage around the clock for Orange County RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board authorize use of the cooperative purchasing program for the already approved Horton ambulance purchase, and authorize the Manager to proceed with the purchase from FESCO, Inc.