KUBOTA EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND SERVICES

This contract is for the provision of Kubota equipment repair and services by Eberhard Equipment to the County of Orange. The contract includes a scope of work that outlines the specific services to be provided, including repair, diagnosis, tune-up, and service of County-owned equipment. The contract also includes payment terms, including an hourly rate of $160.00 and a total contract amount not to exceed $200,000.00. The contract is for a period of five years, from April 8, 2024, to April 7, 2029. Some key points to note include: * The contractor must be a Kubota Certified Repair and Service specialist and an authorized warranty facility. * The contractor must provide services during regular County business hours and have all repair estimates ready within 24 hours of equipment acceptance. * The contractor must obtain verbal or written approval from the shop supervisor prior to any repairs being started. * The contractor must provide a secure location for all County of Orange equipment and accept full responsibility for security against loss or damage to vehicles involved while in the contractor's possession. * The contractor must reimburse the County for any loss or damage to County vehicles in the contractor's care or custody. Some benefits of this contract to the County of Orange include: * The County will have access to specialized Kubota equipment repair and services, which will help to maintain the County's equipment fleet and ensure that it is in good working order. * The County will be able to take advantage of the contractor's expertise and experience in repairing and servicing Kubota equipment, which will help to reduce downtime and increase efficiency. * The County will have a fixed hourly rate and total contract amount, which will help to budget and plan for the costs of the services. Some potential drawbacks of this contract to the County of Orange include: * The County will be reliant on the contractor to provide the necessary services, which may be a risk if the contractor is unable to perform. * The County will have to ensure that the contractor is complying with all applicable laws and regulations, which may require additional oversight and monitoring. * The County will have to negotiate any changes to the scope of work or payment terms, which may be time-consuming and costly. • Examples of equipment to be serviced under the contract include Kubota loaders, utility carts, excavators, and mowers. • The contractor must ensure that all replacement parts and labor performed are in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws. • The contractor must schedule work with shop supervisors and lead workers from listed locations. • The contractor must provide towing service free of charge for any work performed or part failure on prior repairs and or service that the vendor completed that is still under warranty. • The contractor must submit supplemental proposals for additional work not called for under the scope of work. • The County reserves the right to obtain supplemental proposals from and use alternate sources for completion of additional work.