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 single bidder, Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., for Liquid Carbon Dioxide, Bid No. IND2125134B1, for Water and Wastewater Services, in the annual estimated amount of $357,500, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $1,072,500.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.47(a), Award and Execution Authority, the Board shall make all awards, and authorize the execution of the associated contracts with a value of more than $500,000, inclusive of the value of any renewals or extensions provided for in the contract.
What Action Accomplishes
The purpose of the contract is to provide liquid carbon dioxide for Water and Wastewater Services.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/WATER AND WASTEWATER 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 because there were no subcontracting opportunities for SBE or CBE contractors (Exhibit 2).
This contract provides for the purchase and delivery of liquid carbon dioxide for Water and Wastewater Services. Liquid carbon dioxide gas is used in the treatment of drinking water.
Water and Wastewater Services has reviewed the bid submitted by Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., and concurs with the recommendation for award (Exhibit 3). No vendor performance evaluations have been completed for Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. within the past five years.
On July 19, 2022, Bid No. IND2125134B1, Liquid Carbon Dioxid...
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