Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 3/3/2026
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Judge of Probate, Harry D’Olive
Submitted by: Jeanette Brown, Assistant Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Purchase of One (1) New 2026 Ford Escape for the Baldwin County Judge of Probate Office
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Purchasing Director to issue a Purchase Order to Long-Lewis Ford in the amount of $31,235.50 for the purchase of one (1) new 2026 Ford Escape off the State of Alabama Contract.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Honorable Harry D’Olive, Judge of Probate, has requested the purchase of one (1) new 2026 Ford Escape off the State of Alabama Contract in the amount of $31,235.50 for his Chief Clerk.
The cost of the vehicle is being charged to the Probate Office 10051300.54990 Miscellaneous Expenditures and will be reimbursed by the Judge of Probate’s Discretionary Fund.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $31,235.50
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10051300.54990 Miscellaneous Expenditures
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? This expenditure will be reimbursed from the Judge of Probate’s Discretionary Fund.
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: 03/03/2026
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Issue Purchase Order to Long-Lewis Ford
Additional instructions/notes: N/A