Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/7/2026
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Sheriff Anthony E. Lowery; James McGuff, Director of Law Enforcement Support Services
Submitted by: Jeanette Brown, Assistant Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Competitive Bid #WG26-22 - Purchase of One (1) New 2026 Nissan Pathfinder SV or Equivalent for the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Award Bid #WG26-22 for the purchase of one (1) new 2026 Nissan Pathfinder SV or equivalent for the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to the lowest responsible bidder that best meets the specifications, Eastern Shore Hyundai, as follows:
Make/Model: 2026 Hyundai Palisade
Amount Bid: $42,853.00
Delivery Time: 10 days/ARO
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Bids were opened in the Purchasing Conference Room on March 24, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. Two (2) bids were received. The lowest bid was received from One Nation Distribution, LLC, which is an out of state vendor not registered with the Alabama Secretary of State to do business in Alabama, as required in Alabama Code Section 10A-1-7.01. Staff recommends the Commission award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder that best meets the specifications, Eastern Shore Hyundai, for the purchase of one (1) 2026 Hyundai Palisade in the amount of $42,853.00. Award Listing and Bid Tabulation attached for review.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $42,853.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10052100.55500 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: 04/07/2026
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