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9.B.2. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEM - TOMMY McDOUGALD - <br />REOUEST TO DISCUSS COUNTY CONTRACTS AND BID <br />PROCEDURES <br />Tommy McDougald, 2036 7`h Court SW, advised that he had bid on tree trimming <br />for the County. He was unable to specify which department except that it was a Sebastian <br />phone number. He stated that he is a certified minority contractor, pays his taxes and has <br />insurance and believes that he has a right to compete. He objected that the process was <br />unfair because he was not notified who got the bid and everyone he goes to has a different <br />answer. <br />Administrator Chandler was not aware of Mr. McDougald's bid and gave assurances <br />that there is no intent on the County's part to eliminate anyone who has credentials to do a <br />job. He will find out about this and correct any discrepancy that may have occurred. <br />General Services Director Tom Frame thought what had occurred was a department <br />obtained verbal quotes which they may do for threshold jobs of certain amounts. He <br />suspected the department just got verbal quotes; there is no requirement to notify the <br />unsuccessful bidders. <br />Chairman Macht suggested it might be a better idea to follow up and call back. <br />Commissioner Adams suggested that if Mr. McDougald ever calls again to give a bid, <br />he should write down the name and telephone number, the job, the amount of his quote, and <br />ask to be notified of the decision. <br />Mr. McDougald was still frustrated because it has been costing him money to be in <br />business and do things that have to be done to be in business and he has been unable to get <br />County jobs. <br />Administrator Chandler advised that his office would try to track down this particular <br />instance. He also concurred that bidders have the right to know the outcome either way. <br />August 5, 2003 <br />16 _ <br />