SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Contract Reassignment: 22Q-153 Pre-Qualified Auto Body Repair Provider - Crash Champions LLC, Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - None)
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Susan Olsen, Director |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
At its August 2, 2022 meeting, the Board approved a contract with one (1) qualified firm to provide automotive and truck body repair on an as-needed basis. This contract is currently open, in good standing, and valid through May 1, 2027.
Crash Champions LLC (Crash Champions) announced it is continuing its Florida expansion with the acquisition of Liles Collision Service, Inc. (Liles). The acquisition was finalized June 7, 2024, with operations transitioning to Crash Champions immediately. Liles’ current high-quality team will remain in place, as well as the location, and Crash Champions looks forward to serving the Ocala community. If approved today, the contract will be reassigned to Crash Champions and will allow the county to continue utilizing their services as they were awarded.
Attached for review is a draft of the contract amendment. Upon approval at today’s meeting, the amendment will be sent to Crash Champions for signature, pending return and approval by Legal, it will be forwarded to the Clerk and Chair for signatures.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None. There is no cost associated with a contract reassignment
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the reassignment, and upon execution with Crash Champions LLC, authorize the Clerk and Chair to execute the First Contract Amendment under 22Q-153.
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