IRFQ_24_25-307_Bid_Opening_Minutes.pdf

This document is a Solicitation Opening Certification and Minutes from the City of Sanford, Florida Purchasing Division for Special Magistrate Services, with the solicitation number 24/25-307 scheduled for opening on 4.15.2025 at 2:00 PM in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. The solicitation seeks informal quotes from qualified Florida licensed attorneys to provide Special Magistrate Services in accordance with the City of Sanford Code of Ordinance and Florida Statute Chapter 162. The bid opening was conducted by Marisol Ordonez (Purchasing Manager) and Frank Mascola (Purchasing Coordinator), with four bidders submitting hourly rates.

The bid tabulation shows four bidders with their base hourly rates: Bowen Schroth at $225/hr, Scott Simeon at $180/hr, Roger/Thompson at $175/hr, and Sadowski at $200/hr. The document notes that this is an informal quote process, and the public notice is exempt from certain statutory requirements because no formal action has been taken. The City of Sanford's procurement procedures mandate sharing the bidder names and specific bid amounts at the opening, following Florida Statute 119.071 regarding sealed bids and proposals.