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
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CITY CLERK (of Parl
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