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Commissioner O'Bryan pointed out that under the current request for qualifications, the <br />upland sources would have to spend considerable dollars to have all the testing and certification <br />accomplished without even knowing if they were awarded the bid. He cautioned that delay until <br />receipt of the final permit, and going out to bid for 30 to 60 days, could result in it being close to <br />October before they would even get the bid award, which would not be enough time to stockpile <br />the required sand for emergency purposes. <br />Vice Chairman Flescher expressed that no matter what source or path is chosen, the fuel <br />prices would dictate what is going to happen; and believed that we would obtain the best possible <br />price for the delivery of the sand if the Board moves forward today, as opposed to delaying it <br />further. <br />Penny Chandler, County Chamber of Commerce, voiced concern over the project being <br />put out for bid, and asked the Board to consider moving forward with whatever course of action <br />necessary to ensure equal and fair opportunity to all companies. <br />Steve Smith, Vero Beach, wanted the Board to move forward, believing that the longer <br />the delay, to see the winning bid, the shorter the time it would take for the upland providers to <br />"put the material on the hill." He commented on the Sector 3 long term contract situation, and <br />informed the Board that his fuel suppliers had informed him that fuel prices would increase soon. <br />Discussion continued regarding the Motion. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan wanted to know if the Motion would bid out the entire project, <br />which is sand and construction, and Vice Chairman Flescher affirmed. Commissioner O'Bryan <br />19 <br />May 12, 2009 <br />