Baldwin County, Alabama
File #: 25-0292    Version: 1
Agenda section: Consent Status: Passed
File created: 11/25/2024 Meeting type: Baldwin County Commission Regular
On agenda: 12/17/2024 Final action: 12/17/2024
Agenda item title: Rescinding and Awarding Quotes for Cleaning the Heating and Air Conditioning Ducts in the Baldwin County Central Annex II Building Located in Robertsdale, Alabama
Attachments: 1. Air Specialty, Inc-Email Declining Award, 2. Quote Tabulation, 3. Contract for Public Works Services, 4. Certificate of Compliance

Meeting Type:   BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:  12/17/2024

Item Status:   New

From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Building Maintenance Department

Submitted by:  Jeanette Brown, Assistant Purchasing Director

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ITEM TITLE

Title

Rescinding and Awarding Quotes for Cleaning the Heating and Air Conditioning Ducts in the Baldwin County Central Annex II Building Located in Robertsdale, Alabama

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Recommendation

Take the following actions:

1) Rescind the action taken by the Baldwin County Commission during its November 19, 2024, Regular meeting (Agenda Item CE5), which awarded the quote to Air Specialty, Inc., for Cleaning the Heating and Air Conditioning Ducts in the Baldwin Central Annex II Building; and

2) Award the quote to the second lowest vendor, Star Services, Inc. of Mobile, in the amount of $39,987.00, and authorize the Chairman to execute the Public Works Contract and Certificate of Compliance.

The Contract shall be effective and commence immediately upon the same date as its full execution and shall terminate upon the expiration of no more than thirty (30) days after the notice to proceed is issued or upon a written notification received by either party within the required ten (10) day period.

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

 

Background:  Following the award on November 19, 2024, an email was received from Air Specialty, Inc., stating that they could not provide the services for the amount they previously quoted.  Staff recommends the Commission rescind the award to Air Specialty, Inc., and award quote to second lowest vendor, Star Services, Inc. of Mobile, in the amount of $39,987.00.  Quote Tabulation attached for review.

 

Previous Commission action/date: 

11/19/2024 meeting:  Awarded the lowest quote to Air Specialty, Inc., in the amount of $34,279.00 for cleaning the Heating and Air Conditioning Ducts in the Central Annex II building located in Robertsdale, Alabama, and authorized the Chairman to execute the Public Works Contract and Certificate of Compliance.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT

Total cost of recommendation:  $39,987.00

 

Budget line item(s) to be used:  10051989.52310 Repairs Maintenance Bldgs.

 

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

 

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:  12/17/2024

 

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 Vendors

 

Additional instructions/notes:  N/A