Subject:
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Rejection of the single bid received for Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS) Batteries, Traffic and Solar Flares.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of the rejection of a single bid received for Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS) Batteries, Traffic and Solar Flares.
• One bid was received for Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS) Batteries, Traffic and Solar Flares.
• Bid was received from Florida All Battery Systems, LLC.
• A new solicitation document is being prepared with adjusted quantities and an expanded vendor list to potentially increase competition.
Contract No. 22-0589-B rejection of bid received for Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS) Batteries, Traffic and Solar Flares.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.5 Provide safe and effective transportation systems to support the efficient flow of motorists, commerce, and regional connectivity
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
This request is to reject the one (1) bid received for Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS) Batteries, Traffic and Solar Flares due to desire to increase the quantities and expand vendor reach due to inadequate competition.
Background/Explanation:
A contract request for Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS) Batteries, Traffic and Solar Flares was solicited on July 11, 2022, resulting in one (1) bid received through the invitation to bid process.
The UPS batteries are used for traffic intersections and solar flasher locations to be ordered as and when required. The new batteries will replace non-functioning batteries in UPS traffic controller cabinets and solar flasher units.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to reject bids is granted under Section 2-188(c).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing & Risk, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
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Attachments:
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