Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/21/2022
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director / Baldwin County Coroner, Dr. Brian Pierce
Submitted by: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Contracts for Request for Proposals (RFP) for Transportation Services of Human Remains for the Baldwin County Coroner
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Award the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Transportation Services of Human Remains to Lifestar Alternative Transportation Service, LLC, and Coastal Body Removal & Transportation, LLC, per the attached Award Listing and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contracts. (Contracts are effective for twelve (12) months commencing immediately upon the same date as its full execution, with an option to issue two (2) additional twelve (12) month contracts.)
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date:
04/19/2022: Approved the attached Request for Proposals (RFP) for Transportation Services of Human Remains and authorized the Purchasing Director to advertise the RFP.
Background: During its meeting held on April 19, 2022, the Commission approved the Request for Proposals for Transportation Services of Human Remains for the Baldwin County Coroner. Two (2) companies submitted a proposal. The Coroner, Dr. Brian Pierce, would like to award the RFP to both companies using a rotating call schedule for the services as stated in the Request for Proposals. Staff recommends awarding the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Transportation Services of Human Remains per the attached Award Listing to Lifestar Alternative Transportation Service, LLC, and Coastal Body Removal & Transportation, LLC, and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contracts. Award Listing attached for review.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Variable
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10052400.51500
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 Services 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: 6/21/2022
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