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18. SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT AND ADDITION TO FLEET OF ONE 58-PASSENGER INMATE SECURITY TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE Approve a one-time addition to the fleet of a 58-passenger inmate transportation bus, specially designed for inmate transportation through a sole source procurement from MCI and a one-time exemption from the capital equipment policy and capital purchase freeze. The original purchase price value of this bus, a 2009 MCI D4000 I/M Security Transport Vehicle, was $456,222. This inmate transport vehicle was purchased with Jail Enhancement Funds (JEF). The continuing operating costs are estimated to be $45,000 annually, and will be funded within the Sheriff's operations budget. This one-time addition to the fleet will be retired at the end of its useful life with no funding from the Detention Fund for its replacement. The procurement of the bus and the use of JEF funds for this purpose has been reviewed by the County Attorney. That review has led to clarification and acknowledgements regarding future use of JEF funds and adherence to the Procurement Code. The County Attorney’s review reveals no prohibition for the Board of Supervisors to authorize the titling and registration of the security transport bus purchased from MCI. (C-06-12-139-M-00)