Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Universal Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 240220
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Multiple Vendors
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with multiple vendors 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 through March 4, 2027, at a cost of $10,500,000 (240220), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
This contract will be used to supply Harris County 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 departments at the dealership as a supplement to our facilities for heavy duty and/or time-consuming repairs.
Expected Impact:
Renewing this contract will allow us to continue to save County funds by purchasing the items needed through the bid process and will empower us to return the County fleet to the streets quickly 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 option, but there are no alternatives for factory only parts. For the service side we can perform the repairs ourselves, but it w...
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