Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Universal Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240220
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Multiple Vendors
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest and best bid by line item to multiple vendors in the amount of $10,500,000 based on estimated quantities and fixed unit pricing for repair parts, labor, services and related items for Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Toyota, and Stellantis Automobiles and light, medium, heavy-duty trucks for Harris County for the period of March 5, 2025 - March 4, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240220), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
This contract will be used to supply our repair facilities with automotive parts and supplies for our cars
light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. Also, on an as needed basis it will enable us to use the service department at the dealership as a supplement to our facilities for heavy duty and/or time-consuming repairs.
Expected Impact:
Awarding this contract will allow us to continue to save County funds by purchasing the items needed through
the bid process, and it will empower us to return the County fleet to the street quicker by utilizing the dealer
service department when needed in keeping the more difficult repairs out of our shops.
Alternative Options:
Many items can be purchased from aftermarket suppliers, and we already utilize that...
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