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PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ODESSA CLARK" RE: COUNTY - PROPERTY SALE - BID #5061 The Board reviewed Memoranda of May 9 and 12, 1995: DATE: MAY 9, 1995 TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: H.T. "SONNY" DEAN, DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERV ES SUBJECT: COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY SALE - BID NUMBER 5061 ODESSA CLARK BID BACKGROUND: The Board authorized sale of a parcel of property located An 47th Street in Gifford. In accordance with Florida Statutes this property was properly advertised and bids opened on April 12, 1995. Odessa Clark submitted the only bid for this property. However, on examination of her bid package it was discovered that she failed to submit a loo deposit in the form of a check or money order, as required by the bid specifications. It is policy, and so stated in the advertisement that a deposit be part of the bid package for sale of all County owned property. This deposit is to ensure a contract is completed between the bidder and the County within ten working, days after the Board accepts the bid and shall serve as' liquidated damages if the accepted bidder fails to complete the transaction. On three different occasions, Odessa Clark came to the Purchasing Division and picked up a bid package. She was informed as to the proper way for submitting her bid along with the opening procedures. ANALYSIS: When it was discovered a deposit was not part of Ms. Clark's package, she was sent a registered letter advising her the bid submitted was rejected. She was also informed that she would be sent an Invitation to Bid when the property was rebid. On Monday, .�i1995, the property was advertised for rebid and an Invitation to Bd mailed to Odessa Clark. Opening date will be 5/19/95. 19 May 16, 1995 Bou 95 Fv F 45