Labor - differential diag.

CARUSO FORD has been awarded an emergency non-Information Technology services contract by the California Office of Emergency Services, effective September 2, 2026. The contract totals $8,015.92 and encompasses labor and component supply services related to differential diagnosis and repair. The primary service line item consists of one hour of differential diagnosis labor priced at $5,000, representing the substantial majority of contract value. This emergency contract classification indicates it was procured outside standard competitive bidding procedures due to urgent operational requirements.

The remaining contract deliverables consist of automotive drivetrain and mechanical components, including differential assemblies, shafts, bearings, flanges, gears, seals, fasteners, lubricant products, and associated parts and additives. The line items reflect a comprehensive parts kit necessary for differential repair and overhaul operations, with unit prices ranging from $5.00 for bolts to $655.38 for differential assemblies. A discount adjustment of $245.78 was applied to the total. The contract structure suggests delivery of both professional labor services and material supplies required to complete emergency automotive maintenance or repair work for California state operations.