028-MHH-0217_LP_Gas_Fueling_Station_NRBA_06.06.23.pdf

This is a Notice of Recommended Bid Award issued by The School Board of Polk County, Florida, Purchasing Department for Bid File Number 028-MHH-0217 regarding an L.P. Gas Fueling Station at the Lakeland Service Facility (Tenoroc). The project involves a renewal of an existing contract for an additional term period valid from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 under the same terms and conditions as the original agreement. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide via lease arrangement a complete turn-key propane fueling system for the District's school bus fleet that operates on propane fuel. The bidding period was posted from June 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM until June 9, 2023 at 12:00 PM, with the recommendation presented to the Superintendent for approval on June 9, 2023. In order to be considered for award, bidders must be capable of supplying L.P. gas for the systems they propose for the District to lease.

Ferrellgas L.P. of Tampa, Florida was the recommended award winner for all bid items (Items 1–4). The recommendation was evaluated and reviewed by Denise Whitaker on June 5, 2023, and by Michael A. Kragh on June 6, 2023. Bid protests must be filed in accordance with Section 120.57(3) of Florida Statutes, with failure to follow established bid protest procedures constituting a waiver of all protest rights. Questions regarding this recommendation should be directed to the Purchasing Department contact, Denise Whitaker, at denise.whitaker@polk-fl.net.