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ANALYSIS: The bid included 566 items to be priced per unit to enable a wide variety of scenarios, including different fence materials and heights. Although A&B Fence Company, LLC ("A&B") provided pricing on 407 items, with an average price of $1,613 per item and A Great Fence, LLC ("A Great Fence") submitted pricing on 558 items, with an average price of $2,281 per item, A&B's pricing on posts and other items that will be necessary on each project was substantially higher. For clarification, both vendors were asked to price out a sample project (square parcel, 1,000 feet on all sides with two 10 -foot single swing gates), with the quotes below. Firm Price for 6 -foot chainlink fence J Price for 4 -foot field fence A Great Fence, LLC $20,782.50 $16,343.50 A & B Fence Company, LLC $29,638.58 $63,538.39 The department determined it would be unlikely to utilize A&B Fence Company at their submitted pricing. The bid submitted by A Great Fence, LLC was found to be comparable and more competitive. to recent quotes obtained for other fence projects. The Parks Department has identified A Great Fence as the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder for the fencing work and has recommended award to them. SOURCE OF FUNDS: The estimated current fiscal year projects are outlined in the Parks -Conservation Lands operating and capital budgets in the General Fund. Other divisions and departments may utilize the awarded bid for fencing purposes related to their facilities and sites, thus various accounts may be utilized throughout the duration of the agreement term. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board award bid 2020043 to A Great Fence. Staff also recommends the Board approve the sample agreement and authorize the Chairman to execute it after review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and after approval of the required insurance by the Risk Manager. Attachment Sample Agreement 50