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Approve the Ford Motor Company Warranty Service Provider Operating Agreement with the Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida, and authorize the Fleet & Facilities Department to execute the Agreement; the Agreement allows our Fleet Services to claim and receive reimbursement from Ford Motor Company for performing warranty repair on County-owned Ford vehicles. Countywide (Chad Wilsky, Fleet & Facilities Director)
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Fleet and Facilities - Fleet Mntc
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Authorized By:
Chad Wilsky, Fleet and Facilities Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Chad Wilsky/407-665-5276
Background:
Seminole County BOCC owns and operates a fleet of 546 Ford vehicles and averages around 100 warranty/recall trips to Ford every year. Under this agreement:
• The County will become an official Ford warranty/recall repair provider at our Bush Loop Fleet Facility.
• Other Seminole County entities, such as the Sheriff’s Office and the School Board, Ford vehicles can be repaired through this agreement.
• Ford will sell warranty parts to the County at a discounted rate (the same as dealership pricing) and will reimburse the County the cost plus 10% for all eligible warranty repair parts.
• Ford will reimburse the County for warranty labor at a flat rate of $ 125/hr.
• Vehicles no longer need to be sent to external dealerships for warranty service, resulting in:
• Reduced vehicle downtime
• Improved fleet availability and reliability
• Lower fuel and transport costs
• Staff will receive full access to Ford-dealership training and all repair manuals, improving the County’s in-house technical capabilities.
• The agreement supports faster turnaround for high-priority vehicles (e.g., public safety units).
• The County retains the flexibility to exit the agreement at any time with a 30-day notice.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
• Cost Savings & Revenue Generation: This agreement enables the County to recover funds that would otherwise be lost to external providers.
• Long-Term Value: Improved fleet efficiency, extended vehicle lifespans, and increased technician productivity contribute to significant cost avoidance over time.
Requested Action:
Staff requests that the Board approve the Ford Warranty Service Provider Operating Agreement with Ford Motor Company and authorize the County Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement.