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, American Health Associates, Inc., for Phlebotomy and Blood Testing Services, Bid No. GEN2123400B1, for the Broward Addiction Recovery Division, in the initial estimated one-year amount of $269,101, including allowances for lab tests on a case-by-case client basis, testing supplies, and lab fees and handling charges outside of the contract of $6,000, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a potential three-year estimated amount of $807,303. The initial contract period shall begin on February 14, 2022 and shall terminate one year from that date.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.47(b), Award and Execution Authority, Board approval is required for Invitations to Bid (ITB) awards exceeding $500,000 that include a single bidder, rejection of apparent low bidder, protested award, or pulls from the Board regarding the intended award.
What Action Accomplishes
The purpose of the contract is to provide phlebotomy and blood testing services, including other specimen collections services, for the Broward Addiction and Recovery Center and various other County agencies that may have need of these services and products.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT/BROWARD ADDICTION RECOVERY DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development did not reserve this project for Small Business Enterprises under the Sheltered Market Program or assign County Business Enterprise participation goals to this solicitation based on the review of produ...
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