Approval of the expenditure in the amount of $96,176.00 for a 2026 Ford F550 Water Truck pursuant to the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract No. FSA 23-VEH-21-RO (bid effective from 10/01/23 through 9/30/25), Specification No. 26; contract approval anticipated at a later date as required.

The Public Works Department is requesting approval to piggyback Florida Sheriff's Association Contract No. FSA 23-VEH-21-RO (bid effective from 10/01/23 through 9/30/25), Specification No. 26, for the purchase of a 2026, Ford F550 4X2 Regular Chassis 60" DRW F5G SOUTH (Water Truck) from Duval Ford, Jacksonville, FL., Lexington, NC, in accordance with the attached quote, for the amount not to exceed $96,176.00

The Parks and Grounds Division will use the water truck to deliver water where irrigation systems are limited, unavailable, or temporarily out of service city-wide.  The water truck allows staff to provide water directly to newly planted trees, sod, shrubs, and flowers in need of consistent watering until their roots are established.  In addition, the water truck provides backup watering, dust control, and efficiency for wide coverage of large areas.



 

Approval to piggyback Florida Sheriff's Association Contract No. FSA 23-VEH-21-RO (bid effective from 10/01/23 through 9/30/25), Specification No. 26, for the purchase of a 2026, Ford F550 4X2 Regular Chassis 60" DRW F5G SOUTH (Water Truck) from Duval Ford, Jacksonville, FL., Lexington, NC, in accordance with the attached quote.

Public Works will proceed as directed by the Commission.

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