Memorandum
Date: May 27, 2022
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Brian L. Martin, Sheriff/Coroner
Subject: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, per Ordinance #2406, Purchasing Code 38.1, as this is an annual contract for services that have not increased more than the consumer price index; and (b) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and A&P Helicopters for Fiscal Year 2022/23 in the amount of $75,000 and authorize the Chairman to sign
Executive Summary: The Lake County Sheriff’s Office requests Your Boards’ approval on the attached contract with A&P helicopter services for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
Helicopter services are utilized by the Sheriff’s Department for marijuana reconnaissance and eradication on public and private lands. These services are essential to the effectiveness of the marijuana enforcement program. In past years, the California National Guard has provided these services without cost, but they are now largely unavailable due to reduced resources and other commitments. Due to fire suppression activity, it is unknown which vendors will be available during the various times of the year.
We request your Board waive the competitive bidding process of the County’s purchasing ordinance, under section b (exemptions from competitive bidding) as it is not in the public interest due to the unique nature of goods or services.
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Recommended Action: (a) Waive the formal bidding process, per Ordinance #2406, Purchasing Code 38.1, as this is an annual contract for services that have not increased more than the consumer price index; and (b) Approve Agreement between the County of Lake and A&P Helicopters for Fiscal Year 2022/23 in the amount of $75,000 and authorize the Chairman to sign