Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: George Tablack
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Purchasing
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to the low responsive, responsible bidder, Flamingo Oil Company, A Reladyne Company, for Engine Coolant, Bid No. TRN2121635B1, for the Transportation Department, in the initial estimated one-year amount of $294,680, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year renewal periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $884,040. The initial contract period begins on the date of award and terminates one year from that date.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.31.a.4, Award Authority, Board approval is required for awards exceeding $500,000 that includes a single bidder, rejection of apparent low bidder, or protested award.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides for the purchase of engine coolant used in the Transportation Department's bus fleet.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT/ TRANSIT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development did not assign County Business Enterprise (CBE) goals for this procurement because there are no certified CBE firms that can meet the requirements of the solicitation (Exhibit 2).
The purpose of this contract is to provide engine coolant used in the Transportation Department's bus fleet.
The Transportation Department has reviewed the bid submitted by Flamingo Oil Company, A Reladyne Company, and concurs with the recommendation for award (Exhibit 3). Vendor performance evaluations have been completed for Flamingo Oil Company; they have an overall rating of 4.47 out of a possible 5.0.
The apparent low bidder, Ultra Chem, submitted a bid with a...
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