Title
NEW ITEM: Sole Source Approval-MCSO Command Trailer
Action
ACTION:
Approve sole source justification for the conversion of a trailer for Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Command Post.
Staff Contact: Angelia Riggsbee, Sheriff's Office
Andrey Melkonyan, Sheriff's Office
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
North Carolina General Statute 143-129(e)(6) requires that Mecklenburg County procure all apparatus, supplies, materials and equipment ("Goods") totaling $30,000 or more by competitively bidding unless: performance or price competition for a product is not available; a needed product is available from only one source of supply; or standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
Blue Compass RV is the original selling dealer of the MCSO Trailer that will be converted to a Command Post Unit. They have factory trained technicians by the trailer manufacture to ensure the structural and electrical integrity of this trailer. Blue Compass RV is a local vendor that will enable MCSO staff to continually monitor the conversion process in person. In previous research for conversion vendors, (Learning Lab Bus) the closest vendor capable of this type of conversion was in Indiana. It is imperative to do business with a local vendor to ensure ease and realistic travel distance regarding production and design meetings, warranty repairs, and adjustments.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
A Sole Source Justification form was submitted and was approved by the Mecklenburg County’s Procurement Division.
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A