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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-051 School Bus Transportation Services Award RESOLUTION NO. 2022-051 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA, TO AWARD THE LOWEST, RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, MARIA GAMBOA BUS SERVICES, INC, FOR SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, ITB 2022-14, IN THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF S59,440; PROVIDING FOR EXECUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Parkland (City) requires an experienced and qualified firm to provide School Bus Transportation Services; and WHEREAS, on August 4, 2022, in accordance with the City's Procurement Code, City Staff advertised Invitation to Bid (ITB)No. 2022-14 for School Bus Transportation Services; and WHEREAS, on August 30, 2022, the City opened the ITB and three (3) bids were received; and WHEREAS,Staff subsequently reviewed the apparent low bid and after careful evaluation is recommending the award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, Maria Gamboa Bus Services, Inc., in the estimated annual amount of$49,440, for bus transportation services to and from Parkland schools identified in the ITB and$10,000 for additional bus transportation services, as needed, for a total estimated annual amount of$59,440; and WHEREAS,the contract term is for an initial two-year period with three,one-year renewal options, for a potential five-year amount of$297,200, if determined to be in the City's best interest and funding approved in the applicable fiscal year budget by the City Commission; and WHEREAS, the City's Procurement Code, Section 2-141.5 Purchases of$50,000.00 or more, states the City Commission shall approve purchases of goods and services exceeding $50,000 per twelve-month period or$150,000 on a multi-year basis; and WHEREAS, the City Commission hereby determines it to be in the best interest of the residents of the City of Parkland to award Maria Gamboa Bus Services, Inc., in the estimated annual amount of$59,440, for a potential five-year amount of$297,200. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The above referenced "Whereas" clauses are true and correct and made a part hereof Section 2. Maria Gamboa Bus Services, Inc. is hereby awarded ITB 2022-14 for School Bus Transportation Services, in the estimated annual amount of $49,440, for bus transportation services to and from Parkland schools identified in the ITB and $10,000 for additional bus transportation services, as needed, for a total estimated annual amount of$59,440, and a potential five-year amount of$297,200. Section 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 4. That appropriate City officials are authorized to do all things necessary and expedient to carry of the aims of this Resolution. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 21'DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2022. CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA RICHARD W. WALKER MAYOR ATTEST: ALMS N MORALES, MMC CITY CLERK (of Parl Record of the vote Mayor Walker SEAL g Vice Mayor Cutler 4$ Commissioner Brier Cou11tz Commissioner Isrow Commissioner Mayersohn (S