Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 12/2/2025
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Wesley Majors, Animal Shelter Manager; DJ White, Fleet Manager
Submitted by: Jeanette Brown, Assistant Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Competitive Bid #WG26-04 - Purchase and Installation of Three (3) Animal Transport Units for the Baldwin County Commission
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Award Bid #WG26-04 to Truck Equipment Sales, Inc., for the purchase and installation of three (3) animal transport units as follows:
Bid Amount: $41,775.00 x 3 = $125,325.00
Bid Amount: $5,200.00 (1) Backsaver Hoist with Large Cage - Front Passenger
Total Bid Amount: $130,525.00
Make / Model: Custom Fiberglass C-100
Delivery Time After Receipt of Order: 14 months
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Bids were opened in the Purchasing Conference Room on November 13, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. One (1) bid was received. Staff recommends the Commission award the bid to Truck Equipment Sales, Inc., in the total amount of $130,525.00 for the purchase and installation of three (3) animal transport units per the Award Listing.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $130,525.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10955410.55500 Capital Outlay Motor Vehicles
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: 12/02/2025
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 Bidder
Additional instructions/notes: N/A