Legislation Details

File #: 2026-23277   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/4/2026 Meeting Body Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 6/16/2026 Final action:
Title: Request Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 26P-064 MCFR Fire Station Propane - Blossman Gas of Louisiana Inc., Ocean Springs, MS (Budget Impact - Neutral; Estimated Annual Expenditure $50,000)
Attachments: 1. 26P-064 AGN CNT

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Request Approval of Selection Committee Recommendation: 26P-064 MCFR Fire Station Propane - Blossman Gas of Louisiana Inc., Ocean Springs, MS (Budget Impact - Neutral; Estimated Annual Expenditure $50,000)

Body

 

INITIATOR:

DEPARTMENT:

Susan Olsen, Director

Procurement Services

 

DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:

On behalf of Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) Procurement issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified, licensed, and insured suppliers to provide Liquefied Petroleum Gas including tank installation, monitoring, delivery, and maintenance services, for fire stations located throughout Marion County, Florida.

 

Two submittals were received and evaluated by a selection committee consisting of Joseph Rinaudo - MCFR, Nicole Raczkowski - Facilities Management, and Clint Foley - Fleet Services. Final rankings are as follows:

Firm - Location

Rank

Blossman Gas of Louisiana Inc. - Ocean Springs, MS

1

FerrellGas L.P. Limited Partnership - Liberty, MO

2

 

The selection committee recommends award to Blossman Gas of Louisiana Inc. Attached for review is a draft of the contract. Upon approval at today’s meeting, the contract will be sent to the vendor for signature and upon return, will be forwarded to Legal, the Clerk, and Chairman for signatures.

 

BUDGET/IMPACT:

Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $50,000. Actual cost will be based on usage.

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Recommended action

Motion to approve and allow staff to issue, and upon approval from Legal, authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute the contract for Blossman Gas of Louisiana Inc. under 26P-064.

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