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Administrator Baird asked Attorney Collins if the County's policies had been <br />followed. Attorney Collins revealed that he had come across a legal case regarding discretionary <br />determinations of bids, and he felt that the County had followed legal procedure. He reiterated that <br />the pertinent point was the responsiveness of the low bidder, regarding the licensure and <br />experience issues. <br />Vice Chair Bowden established that she would approve staffs recommendation. <br />Chairman Wheeler had reservations, but as he felt he was not qualified to make a <br />decision as to Giannetti Contracting's responsiveness, he would follow staffs recommendation. <br />Commissioner Flescher was impressed with the booklet Giannetti Contracting had <br />provided to the Board. However, he did not believe himself qualified to make a determination on <br />Giannetti Contracting's responsiveness, and supported staffs recommendation. <br />Representatives from Lucas Marine refuted the notion that their company had not <br />included the minority business enterprise form in their bid package. <br />Attorney Vaccarella again cautioned the Board about the County following the <br />correct procedures, as outlined in its Procurement Code. <br />Chairman Wheeler did not feel the decision to award the contract to Lucas Marine <br />was a reflection on Giannetti Contracting's ability, but he echoed the sentiments made by other <br />Board members, that staff provided the expert information. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan agreed that the bid award to Lucas Marine was in no way a <br />reflection on Giannetti Contracting. <br />July 24, 2007 46 <br />