Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to the low responsive, responsible bidder, Danto Builders, LLC for Annual Civil Repairs and Maintenance - HWO at Broward County's North Perry Airport, Bid No. Z2113825B1 for the Aviation Department, in the estimated annual amount of $966,203 and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a total three-year potential estimated amount of $2,898,608. The initial period begins on the date of award and terminates one year from that date, contingent upon receipt and approval of performance and payment guaranty.

ACTION:  (T-10:45 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.  Commissioners Geller and Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically. 

In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.31.a.4, the Board is required to approve all purchases exceeding $250,000 per annum or exceeding $400,000 for a multi-year period.

Provides for all labor, materials and equipment to complete airfield and landside civil site work for Broward County's North Perry Airport (HWO).

None.

THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.

The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) designated this project as a reserved project for certified Broward County Small Business Enterprises (SBE). The OESBD has reviewed the bids and determined that Danto Builders, LLC meets the eligibility criteria of the SBE Reserve Program (Exhibit 2).

The purpose of this contract is to provide for all labor, materials and equipment to complete airfield and landside civil site work rehabilitation and repairs for Broward County's North Perry Airport (HWO).

The procurement carries a performance and payment guaranty in the amount of $250,000. This amount is based on the using division's estimated annual usage; however, when an individual work order (purchase order) is greater than this amount, or when the cumulative in progress work orders exceed the $250,000 bond amount, an increase of the bonds to match the cumulative amount of work will be required within seven business days of notification by the County. The Purchasing Division has confirmed with the surety company that Danto Builders, LLC has the capacity to obtain the required guaranty.

The Director of Purchasing has determined that the apparent low bidder, “D” Electrician Technical Services, Inc. is non-responsive due to their failure to bid on all line items.

The Aviation Department has reviewed the bid submitted by Danto Builders, LLC and concurs with the recommendation for award (Exhibit 3). No vendor performance evaluations were completed for Danto Builders, LLC.

On September 29, 2017, Danto Builders, LLC e-mailed a County Commissioner in reference to this solicitation; communication occurred during the Cone of Silence. A Cone of Silence complaint has been submitted to the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Professional Standards for review and determination if there was a cone of silence violation.

There was no protest or appeal filed regarding this procurement.

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.

There is no incumbent or previous contract for this service.

The bid posted on June 30, 2017 and opened on August 2, 2017; three responses were received with no declinations (Exhibit 1).

Brenda J. Billingsley, Director, Purchasing Division, (954) 357-6070