Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/6/2021
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director/Junius Long, Facilities Maintenance Coordinator
Submitted by: Loren Lucas, Assistant Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Competitive Bid #WG21-14 - Purchase and Installation of Chiller Controls at the Central Annex II Building for the Baldwin County Commission
Body
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Award the bid for the purchase and installation of chiller controls at the Central Annex II building to the lowest bidder meeting the bid specifications, Walters Controls, Inc., in the amount of $42,745.00 with the work to be completed within sixty (60) days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed and authorize the Chairman to execute the contract.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date:
02/02/2021 meeting: 1) Approved the specifications and authorized the Purchasing Director to place a competitive bid for the purchase and installation of chiller controls at the Central Annex II building for the Baldwin County Commission; and 2) Further, authorized the Chairman/Purchasing Division Commissioner for the Baldwin County Commission to approve any necessary addendums or clarifications if required after the bid was advertised.
Background: Bids were opened in the Purchasing Conference Room on March 11, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Seven (7) bids were received. Staff recommends the Commission award the bid for the purchase and installation of chiller controls at the Central Annex II building to the lowest bidder meeting the bid specifications, Walters Controls, Inc., as per the attached Award Listing. Bid Tabulation is attached for review.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $42,745.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10051555.52310
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 Professional & Construction 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: 04/06/2021
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