Submitted By: Christina Guy
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Presentation By: John King
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Department: Fleet
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Utilization of State of Florida cooperative purchasing agreement with Deere & Company for the purchase of a tractor with attachments for Ocala International Airport in the amount of $115,688
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
Ocala International Airport requires reliable, heavy-duty equipment to maintain airfield grounds, including mowing, debris removal, and general airside maintenance necessary for safe operations.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Unit 17-058, a John Deere tractor, is 11 years old and requires immediate replacement due to a critical transmission failure. Replacing this unit is essential to maintain uninterrupted operations at Ocala International Airport.
After a competitive solicitation, the State of Florida Division of Management Services awarded its contract for agriculture and lawn equipment, Contract No. 25101900-21-STC to Deere and Company on January 1, 2021, for an initial term of three years with one three-year renewal option. On October 1, 2023, the parties exercised the renewal option, thereby extending the contract term through December 31, 2026.
As a political subdivision of Florida, the City of Ocala qualifies as an eligible user of State of Florida term agreements under Rule 60A-1.001, Florida Administrative Code. These agreements have been competitively solicited by the State of Florida and evaluated and determined by the Florida Secretary of Management Services to be cost-effective and to afford best value. The State publishes pricing sheets for reference.
Staff recommends utilizing the Florida Agricultural & Lawn Equipment Contract No. 25101900-21-STC for the procurement of a 5105M Utility Tractor with loader and flex wing attachments in the amount of $115,688.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding is allocated in account 451-027-602-542-66-64010 - Ocala International Airport Machinery & Equipment. This agenda item is accompanied by a Budget Resolution to appropriate the funds.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny