Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/2/2026
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Jessica Stonesifer, Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Submitted by: Jeanette Brown, Assistant Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Competitive Bid #WG26-27 - Purchase and Installation of One (1) New 90 Ton Air-Cooled Chiller at Baldwin County Satellite Courthouse Located in Fairhope, Alabama, for the Baldwin County Commission
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Award Bid #WG26-27 for the Purchase and Installation of One (1) New 90 Ton Air-Cooled Chiller at the Baldwin County Satellite Courthouse located in Fairhope, Alabama, to the lowest bidder, JLS International, Inc., per the Award Listing and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Bids were opened in the Purchasing Conference Room on May 13, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. Four (4) bids were received. Staff recommends the Commission award the bid for the Purchase and Installation of One (1) New 90 Ton Air-Cooled Chiller at the Baldwin County Satellite Courthouse located in Fairhope, Alabama, to the lowest bidder, JLS International, Inc., per the Award Listing, and authorize the Chairman to execute the contract. Bid Tabulation attached for review.
File #26-0772 (Item CE8) on this Agenda is for the approval of Resolution #2026-096 providing for the transfer of funding needed for the project budget shortfall and to cover any project incidentals.
Previous Commission action/date: 04/07/2026 meeting: 1) Approved the specifications and authorized the Purchasing Director to place Competitive Bid #WG26-27 for the Purchase and Installation of One (1) New 90 Ton Air-Cooled Chiller at Baldwin County Satellite Courthouse located in Fairhope, Alabama; and 2) Further, authorized the Chairman/Purchasing Division Commissioner for the BCC to approve any necessary addendums or clarifications if required after the bid is advertised.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $312,690.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: BP26005.CONSTRUCT
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?
Standard County Contract for Professional and Construction Services.
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? Yes
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: 06/02/2026
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 Bidders
Additional instructions/notes: N/A