Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 3/17/2026
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Mark Acreman, Assistant County Engineer; Caleb Hacker, Director of Parks and Recreation; Tom Tyler, EMA Director; Jessica Stonesifer, Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Submitted by: Jeanette Brown, Assistant Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Competitive Bid #WG26-20 - Provision of Rental Equipment for the Baldwin County Commission
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Award Bid #WG26-20 for the Provision of Rental Equipment to the lowest responsible bidders, Cowin Equipment Company, Inc., Herc Rentals, Inc., Perry Brothers Equipment, Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., Thompson Tractor Company, Inc., and United Rentals (North America), Inc., for each category of headings per the Award Listings.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Bids were opened in the Purchasing Conference Room on March 3, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. Six (6) bids were received. The bids were tabulated in six (6) categories: Picked up - Daily, Weekly and Monthly, and Delivered - Daily, Weekly and Monthly. Staff recommends the Commission award the bid for the Provision of Rental Equipment to the lowest responsible bidders for each category of headings per the Award Listings. Bid Tabulations attached for review.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Variable
Budget line item(s) to be used: Various 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: 03/17/2026
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