To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Rush Truck Centers
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a purchase order with Rush Truck Centers in an amount not to exceed $105,719, for the purchase of a Prime Mover, which will be used to tow equipment and trailers to and from emergencies and disasters in Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in a one-time expenditure of $105,719 and will be funded 100% by FY24 Bay Area UASI Grant, which has been included in the Department’s FY25-26 budget.
BACKGROUND:
The Office of the Sheriff’s mission for the 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant is to meet the department's operational needs by providing a reliable vehicle capable of towing critical emergency equipment to incident scenes quickly and efficiently. This additional equipment will ensure that the department can respond to a wide range of emergencies at any time, supporting our mission of maintaining readiness and delivering timely assistance.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, the Office of the Sheriff will not be able to acquire a prime mover and will not meet the conditions of the grant for project expenditures.