Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish one (1) Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase professional laboratory services for Laboratory Water Sample analysis with Biological Consulting Services of North Florida Inc. The Division of Water is the primary user of these items. These professional laboratory services are used to test water and environmental samples for Giardia and Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants. The term of the proposed contract is approximately two (2) years, expiring March 1, 2027, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on November 14, 2024. In addition, the expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO002726.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 329 relating to competitive bidding (Request for Quotation No. RFQ029047). One bid was received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder as follows:
Biological Consulting Services of North Florida Inc, CC #021153, expires 11/13/2026, All Items, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $55,000.00, with the division of Water as the primary user
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
FISCAL IMPACT: The expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO002726. City Agencies will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase professional services for Laboratory ...
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