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Contract - Transportation Propane Pump and Fueling System
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Theresa Torres, Human Services, Transportation Director, 704-283-3598
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager’s discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
On October 21, 2024, the Procurement Department partnered with The Human Services Transportation Department to issue an Invitation for Bid 2025-012 Transportation Propane Pump and Fueling System. On November 12, 2024, four bids for the title project were received and processed. After review, three (3) bids were deemed non-responsive and not subject to award. Blossman Gas of North Carolina’s bid, in the amount of $35,976.00, was tabulated and certified by the Transportation Department. Staff recommends that the project be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Blossman Gas of North Carolina, Inc.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The anticipated annual cost for the service is $35,976.00. Since this contract has an initial term of two (2) years, with three one-year renewal options, a total of $179,880.00 is estimated to be spent. Funding is available in the FY2025 budget, with future expenditures subject to annual BOCC budget appropriation.