To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Purchase Order Amendment with Downtown Ford.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Public Works Chief Engineer, a purchase order amendment with Downtown Ford, to increase the payment limit by $11,804.53 to a new payment limit of $236,804.53 for the purchase of a spray truck for the Flood Control District, Countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Flood Control District Funds
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Flood Control District is replacing a F-550 Power Stroke truck, which is being deadlined due to age and cost of service. The equipment is necessary for spraying Flood Control District facilities.
This spray vehicle will be used for the application of herbicides to control the growth of weeds and other invasive plant species along Flood Control District channels, levees, and creeks. The use of herbicides is one of many methods to control vegetation, which also include mowing, manual mowing, goats, etc., and is part of the County’s Integrated Pest Management program. Control of weeds and other vegetation is necessary for fire fuel reduction as required by fire district regulations, as well as routine maintenance and inspection of flood protection facilities. Utilization of herbicides provides a cost-efficient method for vegetation management, which otherwise would require other manual methods at a higher expense.
The Department is seeking an amendment to the purchase order to increase the payment limit to reflect the revised quote due to the need for additional equipment.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the Flood Control Division will not be able to purchase the equipment needed to provide services throughout the County.