Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/16/2021
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director/Junius Long, Building Facilities Coordinator
Submitted by: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Competitive Bid #WG22-03 - Provision of Fire Protection Services (Extinguishers) for the Baldwin County Commission
Body
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Award the bid to the lowest bidder, Southern Fire & Safety, Inc., for the Provision of Fire Protection Services (Extinguishers) as per the attached Award Listing.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date:
10/19/2021 meeting: 1) Approved the specifications for the Provision of Fire Protection Services (Extinguishers) and authorized the Purchasing Director to place a competitive bid; and 2) Further, authorized the Chairman/Purchasing Division Commissioner for the Baldwin County Commission to approve any necessary addendums for clarifications if required after the bid is advertised.
Background: Bids were opened in the Purchasing Conference Room on November 5, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. Four (4) bids were received. The apparent low bid was received from Southern Fire & Safety with a flat rate of $45.00 per site visit regardless of how many extinguishers located at that facility. Staff recommends the Commission award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder, Southern Fire & Safety, Inc., per the attached award listing. Bid Tabulation attached for review.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Estimated $20,000.00
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: 11/16/2021
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