Okaloosa County BOCC — January 7, 2014 — Action Item Printout

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: January 7, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: John Hofstad SUBJECT: Lease of Motor Graders - January 15, 2014 Delivery DEPARTMENT: Public Works BCC DISTRICT: 1 and 3 STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Execution of a lease contract with Cowin Equipment (formerly ASC Volvo) via Kansas State Bank of Manhattan, is required for the delivery of the second set of graders as a follow up to the Board's previous approval. BACKGROUND: The BCC previously awarded the lease of 8 motor graders to Cowin Equipment company (Pensacola, FL) as the low bidder. The lease contract and delivery of the first 4 motor graders was executed as part of that award. Public Works currently holds two leases with Cowin Equipment (formerly ASC Volvo) via Kansas State Bank of Manhattan (4 units per lease). The second lease award is to be executed for the remaining 4 units prior to the expiration of the prior lease (1/15/2014). The additional four (4) units are budgeted in the FY 13/14 CIP budget. OPTIONS: Approve or Reject RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends executing the lease to Cowin Equipment Company for the remaining 4 motor graders. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator