028-MHH-0217_LP_Gas_Fueling_Station_NRBA_220502.pdf

This is a Notice of Recommended Bid Award from The School Board of Polk County, Florida Purchasing Department for Bid File Number 028-MHH-0217 regarding an L.P. Gas Fueling Station at Lakeland Service Facility (Tenoroc). The notice recommends the renewal of an existing term contract for an additional contract period valid from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, under the same terms and conditions as the original bid. The posting period for bid protests ran from May 2, 2022 at 9:00 AM until May 5, 2022 at 9:00 AM, with the recommendation scheduled for presentation to the Superintendent for approval on May 5, 2022. The contract involves providing a complete turn-key propane fueling system via lease arrangement for the District's school bus fleet that operates on propane fuel.

Ferrellgas L.P. of Tampa, Florida was the selected vendor for all bid items (Items 1-4). As the incumbent contractor, Ferrellgas was recommended for contract renewal under the existing terms and conditions. The bidder must be capable of supplying L.P. gas for the proposed systems as a requirement for award consideration. The Superintendent's approval signature and date are required to finalize the award. Bid protests must comply with Section 120.57(3) of the Florida Statutes, and failure to file within the prescribed timeframe or post required security constitutes a waiver of protest rights and proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.