Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/21/2026
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Mark Acreman, Assistant County Engineer; Tucker Stuart, Operations Manager
Submitted by: Jeanette Brown, Assistant Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Competitive Bid #WG25-12A - Provision of Fence Installation and Repair on County Right-of-Ways for the Baldwin County Commission
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Extend Bid #WG25-12A for the Provision of Fence Installation and Repair on County Right-of-Ways with Harris and Company, LLC, for an additional twelve (12) months with the same prices, terms, and conditions stated in the original bid award on May 6, 2025. The extension will expire on May 6, 2027.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Highway Department staff is requesting that the Commission extend the bid for the Provision of Fence Installation and Repair on County Right-of-Ways with Harris and Company, LLC, that was awarded on May 6, 2025, for an additional twelve (12) months. The bid specifications contained a stipulation that the bid could be extended for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods by the Commission at their option, if acceptable by the vendor. Any additional contract or extensions will be at the same prices, terms, and conditions stated in the original bid. The vendor, Harris and Company, LLC, submitted an email agreeing to extend the bid prices for an additional twelve (12) months. The extension will expire on May 6, 2027. Award Listing attached for review.
Previous Commission action/date:
05/06/2025 meeting: Awarded Bid #WG25-12A for the Provision of Fence Installation and Repair on County Right-of-Ways to Harris and Company, LLC, as per the Award Listing and authorized the Chairman to execute the Contract. (Contract is effective immediately upon the same date as its full execution for twelve (12) months with the option of two (2) additional twelve (12) month renewals).
03/18/2025 meeting: Authorized the Purchasing Director to re-bid for the Provision of Fence Installation and Repair on County Right-of-Ways and authorized the Chairman/Purchasing Division Commissioner for the Baldwin County Commission to approve any necessary addendums or clarifications if required after the bid is advertised.
02/04/2025 meeting: 1) Approved the specifications and authorized the Purchasing Director to place a competitive bid for the Provision of Fence Installation and Repair on County Right-of-Ways for the Baldwin County Commission; and 2) Further, authorized the Chairman/Purchasing Division Commissioner for the Baldwin County Commission to approve any necessary addendums or clarifications if required after the bid is advertised.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Variable
Budget line item(s) to be used: Various Highway Department Budgets
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: 04/21/2026
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Letter to Vendor
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - extend contract #8544