NRBA_038-MJ-0225.pdf

This document is a Notice of Recommended Bid Award issued by The School Board of Polk County, Florida's Purchasing Department for Bid File #038-MJ-0225, concerning a 3 Brush Vehicle Wash System procurement. The bid recommends rescinding a previous award to NS Corporation on 01/07/2025 due to their inability to supply products at bid pricing, and instead proposes awarding the contract to Westmatic of Buffalo, NY for all items. The anticipated annual contract value is $188,000, with a recommended contract period from February 10, 2025, to February 10, 2028. The bid posting period is from 2/5/2025 9:00 AM to 02/10/2025 9:00 AM, during which potential vendors can review and potentially protest the recommended award.

The document indicates that the procurement is for a vehicle wash system replacement at the Polk County Public Schools' Tenoroc Facility, involving the removal of an existing non-working gantry and installation of a new 3-brush roller system capable of washing various vehicle types including semi-trucks, trailers, school buses, and passenger vehicles. The new system must integrate with the existing Fuelmaster system for activation. The recommended vendor, Westmatic, will be responsible for system configuration, delivery, installation, and providing training on maintenance and use. The bid document also outlines specific protest procedures and legal requirements for challenging the recommended award, with contact information for questions directed to Mariangelie Jorge in the Purchasing Department.