Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Stephen Farmer (Acting Director)
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Purchasing
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, The Olab Group, LLC., for Sign Shop Materials, Bid No. OPN2129256B1, for the Broward County Aviation Department, in the initial three-year estimated amount of $389,546 and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a five-year estimated amount of $649,243.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with Broward County Procurement Code Section 21.47, Award and Execution Authority, Board approval is required for awards with a value of more than $500,000, inclusive of the value of any renewals or extensions provided for in the contract, that include a single bidder, rejection of apparent low bidder, protested award, or pulls from the Board regarding the intended award.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides for an open-end contract for sign shop materials.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) determined that no County Business Enterprise (CBE) participation goal should apply to this solicitation based on its review of the products and services requested and availability of CBE firms to perform the services.
This contract provides for sign shop materials used for various sign-related projects at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The Aviation Department has reviewed the bid submitted by The Olab Group, LLC. and concurs with the recommendation for award (Exhibit 3).
No County vendor performance evaluations have been completed for The Olab Group, LLC.
The Purchasing Division reviewed the prices submitted by the low, responsive, responsible bidder, The Olab Group, LLC., and has determined that the prices submitted are fair and reasonable in comparison to a cost estimate.
The apparent low bidder, Grimco, Inc., failed to submit pricing and was determined to be non-responsive for failure to comply with bidding requirements (Exhibit 4).
The bid was advertised on December 17, 2024, and opened on January 15, 2025; three bids were received with zero declinations (Exhibit 1).
The Recommendation of Award was posted on the Purchasing Division website from March 5 - 12, 2025. There was no protest filed against this procurement.
Incumbent: The Olab Group, LLC, Contract Number and Title: OPN2123844B2, Sign Shop Materials and Ancillaries. Contract Term: October 25, 2022 through January 22, 2025. Expenditures to date: $141,262.
The amounts referenced in this agenda item were rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Vendor payments will be based on the actual total bid amount. The bid tabulation reflects the actual amount of the award.
The contract consists of the County’s solicitation and the vendor’s response.
Source of Additional Information
Robert. E Gleason, Director, Purchasing Division, (954) 357-6070
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The open-end contract has a not to exceed amount of $649,243 over a potential five-year period. The funds estimated for the current fiscal year are included in the current fiscal year budget.
Requisition No. AVO0000762