Department: Fire Marshal
Department Head: Chief Laurie Christensen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: FY24 FMO Fleet Acquisition
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Managing Entity: Fire Marshal's Office
Incremental Authorization Requested: $575,000
Total Estimated Project Cost: $575,000
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of Final Investment Memo for the FY24 FMO Fleet Acquisition project in the amount of $575,000 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $575,000.
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Project Description:
The project aims to purchase (6) new vehicles and equipment for the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office to be utilized by the Executive Protection Unit.
Project Scope:
The Fleet Acquisition aims to enhance operational efficiency and reliability within the FMO's daily operations. The anticipated vehicles, detailed below, are strategically designed to elevate performance and meet evolving demands.
Vehicle/Equipment
Estimated Cost
(6) Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) (equipment/installation, lettering, etc.)
$515,000
Contingency - Equipment Cost Escalation and Other Unforeseen Circumstances
$60,000
TOTAL
$575,000
Justification:
In alignment with the County policy on non-voted commercial paper, we seek an allocation of $575,000 for the acquisition of approximately (6) new vehicles and equipment to be attributed to the County Judge's Office non-voted debt allocation for FY24-25. The current equipment capacity falls short and relies on staff members' personal vehicles.
Alternatives and Engagement:
The alternative for not acquiring new vehicles and equipment would be to continue utilizing staff's personal vehicles and/or rental vehicles ...
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