Item:
Title
Approval of Purchase of Goods and Services Contract with Batteries of NC & S.W.S. LLC in the Amount of $385,485.54 for the Sheriff’s Office FY25 Vehicle Equipment
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Date of BOCC Meeting: February 10, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve and authorize the County Manager to execute a purchase of goods and services contract with Batteries of NC & S.W.S. LLC in the amount of $385,485.54 for the Sheriff’s Office FY25 vehicle equipment. Funding was previously budgeted and exists to cover the costs of this contract. G.S. 143-129(e) allows local governments to be exempted from the competitive bidding requirements and purchase furnishings/equipment through group purchasing programs.
This request will allow the Sheriff’s Office to purchase emergency equipment and upfits for the FY25 fleet. The equipment to be purchased includes, but not limited to emergency lights, sirens, computer stands and associated radio systems hardware. Vehicles will be assigned and deployed after the equipment has been purchased and installed.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This request aligns with the County’s Strategic Plan Goal 3; Safe Community
Resource Persons: David LaBarre, Director of Planning & Development, Durham County Sheriff’s Office; Preston Edwards, Logistics Manager, Durham County Sheriff's Office.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the County Manager to execute a purchase of goods and services contract with Batteries of NC & S.W.S. LLC in the amount of $385,485.54 for the Sheriff’s Office FY25 vehicle equipment. Funding was previously budgeted and exists to cover the costs of this contract.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________