Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low bidder, Unified Supply & Services Company, for Baggage Carousel Replacement Hardware Parts, Bid No. Z2114030B1, for the Aviation Department, in the annual estimated amount of $279,360, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year renewal periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $838,080, contingent upon no protest received. The initial contract period begins on July 26, 2017 and will terminate one year from that date.

ACTION:  (T-10:28 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner LaMarca was not present.

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 $400,000 in a multiyear period.

Provides an open-end contract for the purchase of baggage carousel replacement hardware parts for the Broward County Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

None.

THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT 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 nor assign County Business Enterprise participation goals to this solicitation based on the review of products and services requested (Exhibit 2).

The purpose of this contract is to provide baggage carousel replacement hardware parts to maintain the baggage carousel system at the Broward County Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for the Aviation Department.

The Aviation Department reviewed the bid submitted by Unified Supply & Services Company and concurs with the recommendation for award (Exhibit 3). Performance evaluations were completed for Unified Supply & Services Company; the firm has an overall rating of 4.28 out of a possible rating of 5.0. Copies of the vendor performance evaluations are available upon request.

Incumbent: Unified Supply & Services Company. Contract Title: Carousel Replacement Hardware, Contract Number: Z1228602B1, Contract Term: July 26, 2014 to July 25, 2017, Expenditures to date: $56,900.

The bid posted on April 13, 2017 and opened on April 26, 2017; two bids were received with no declinations.