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, Removal Transport Services of Broward, Inc., for Removal and Transportation of Deceased Persons, Bid No. GEN2129399B1, for the Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services, in the initial three-year estimated amount of $1,678,524; and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a five-year estimated amount of $2,797,540.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the 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 an open-end contract for removal, transportation and storage of deceased persons.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE OFFICE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TRAUMA SERVICES RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) did not assign Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or County Business Enterprise (CBE) goals for this project (Exhibit 2).
The contract provides for the removal, transportation and storage of deceased persons between various locations throughout Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade Counties. Additional services include the transportation of medical records, specimens, and physical evidence for deceased persons.
The Director of Purchasing has determined the apparent low bidder, PackPlus, Inc. ...
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