SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of Bid Award: 25B-095 Water and Wastewater Laboratory Analysis - Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc., Jacksonville, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $140,000)
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INITIATOR: |
DEPARTMENT: |
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Susan Olsen, Director |
Procurement |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Marion County Utilities (MCU) requested that Procurement advertise a bid for water and wastewater laboratory analysis services. These services are essential for routine water quality monitoring, ensuring public safety compliance, in the event of a water line break, and as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
Three (3) bids were received in response to the solicitation. Based on the evaluation of the submitted proposals and the lowest responsive and responsible bid, MCU Director Tony Cunningham recommends awarding the contract to Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (AEL). A summary of the bids received is provided in the table below.
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FIRM - LOCATION |
BID AMOUNT |
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Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. - Jacksonville, FL |
$139,511.00 |
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Pace Analytical Services, LLC - Ormand Beach, FL |
$176,428.01 |
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Plant Technicians - Leesburg, FL |
$227,960.80 |
A draft contract is attached for review. Upon Board approval at today's meeting, the contract will be forwarded to AEL for signature. Once returned, it will be routed for final approval and execution by Legal, the Clerk and Chairman.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $140,000. Estimated expenditures may vary based on actual need but should not exceed approved budgeted amounts and will be based on contracted unit costs.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve Bid Award to Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. and upon approval from Legal, authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute the contract under 25B-095.
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