Title
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Burris Equipment of Waukegan, Illinois, for the purchase of a skid steer for the Lake County Division of Transportation in the amount of $64,996.
Staff Summary
* The Lake County Division of Transportation is in need of a new skid steer for their operations.
* Replacement of the skid steer was not specifically authorized in the County's fiscal year 2015 budget and requires formal County Board approval.
* Purchasing identified a national cooperative purchasing contract with Burris Equipment of Waukegan, Illinois, through the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) to procure the skid steer at a contract price that was competitively solicited and awarded.
* Pursuant to Article 10-101 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Purchasing, Lake County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement entered into between the participants.
* This contract will cost the County the amount of $64,996.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Lake County Division of Transportation is in need of a new skid steer for their operations; and
WHEREAS, replacement of the skid steer was not specifically authorized in the County's fiscal year 2015 budget and requires formal County Board approval; and
WHEREAS, Purchasing identified a national cooperative purchasing contract with Burris Equipment of Waukegan, IL through the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) to procure the skid steer at a contract price that was competitively solicited and awarded; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Article 10-101 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Purchasing, Lake County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement entered into between the participants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED...
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