SUBJECT:
Title
Request to Terminate Contract: 21B-110, Street Sweeping - Star Cleaning USA, Inc., Hialeah, FL (Budget Impact - None)
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INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
Susan Olsen, Director
Procurement Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On behalf of Marion County Office of the County Engineer (OCE), Procurement advertised a bid for Street Sweeping. The Contract was awarded by the Board at the April 20, 2021 meeting to Star Cleaning USA, Inc. A year into the Contract, Star Cleaning USA, Inc. requested an increase to their pricing. OCE went over pricing requests on two (2) different occasions and attempted to negotiate pricing that would align with OCE’s budget. Unfortunately, Star Cleaning USA, Inc. and OCE were not able to reach an agreed price and both companies agreed to terminate the contract.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to terminate contract with Star Cleaning USA, Inc. and allow staff to re-advertise the solicitation for Street Seeping services.
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