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CONSENT <br />After the public bid opening and during additional responsiveness review of the bids with the <br />Attorney's office, the Matheson bid was found to have not been properly signed. Most notably, <br />the notary signature on the disclosure of relationships form, required by Section 105.08 of the <br />Indian River County Code of Ordinances, was computer generated, but not a legal electronic <br />signature. As a result, the Matheson bid was determined to be non-responsive, and the vendor <br />was notified. <br />The Purchasing Manual authorizes negotiation when a single responsive bid is received. When <br />contacted by the Purchasing Division about reducing their bid price, Airgas USA offered to reduce <br />its bid price to $0.23 per pound. The Department has determined that Airgas is responsible and <br />has recommended award to them. <br />The term of award is one year, with two one-year renewals available, subject to vendor <br />acceptance, satisfactory performance, and staff's determination that renewal is in the best <br />interest of the County. <br />FUNDING: <br />Funds in the amount of $229,000 for anticipated need for the remainder of the fiscal year will <br />come from the Utilities/Water Production/Chemicals Account, number 47121936-035230, in the <br />operating fund. Operating funds are derived from water and sewer sales. <br />Description Account Number Remainder of FY 22/23 <br />Amount <br />Utilities/Water Production/Chemicals 47121936-035230 $229,000 <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2023024, at the negotiated price, to Airgas USA, and <br />authorize the Purchasing Manager to issue purchase orders, and execute renewals with no change <br />to prices or terms. <br />108 <br />i <br />