In accordance with G.S. 143-129(e)(3), Rowan County is exempt from bidding requirements if the County purchases equipment from a contract established through a competitive bidding group purchasing program and if the contractor is willing to extend to the County the same or more favorable prices, terms and conditions as established in that contract. Ilderton Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, LLC has agreed to extend to the County the same price and terms set forth in their contract with the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association (Bid 22-08-0913-Catalog Discount Specification #141 & #139) for the purchase of fifteen (15) vehicles. The total cost for all vehicles is not to exceed $597,950.00.
Attached are the two (2) awarded catalog pages from the NCSA Bid Award, proposed purchase orders, and configurations. The NCSA bid documents are on file in the Purchasing Office. The purchase of the vehicles is within the approved fiscal year 2023 budget.
Recommendation: The Sheriff’s Office and the Purchasing Department recommend that the purchase be awarded to Ilderton Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, LLC for the purchase of fifteen (15) vehicles at a cost not to exceed $597,950.00.
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