Okaloosa County BOCC — January 7, 2014 — Action Item Printout

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: January 7, 2014 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Sunil Harman SUBJECT: NWFRA - Interior Terminal Modification for Airport Police Station DEPARTMENT: Airport BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The Board of County Commissioners is requested to approve the contract for the construction of the Interior Terminal Modifications for a Police Station at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport, Bid #AP12-14, to Lord & Son Construction Inc. for the amount of $82,850. BACKGROUND: This project contains Sensitive Security Information that is controlled under 49 CFR Parts 15 and 1520. No part of the planning or design may be disclosed to persons without a "need to know". It facility is to located within the ticket lobby area of the existing terminal at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport for the purpose of providing a visible and accessible presence and serve as the location to file police complaints and obtain reports as well as to serve as the "Lost and Found". A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting was held on November 6, 2013, at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport and the Bid Opening was December 4, 2013. A total of four bids were received. Lord & Son was deemed responsive and qualified although their bid was not the lowest submitted. A low bid in the amount of $73,500 was disqualified due to the firm's lack of experience, availability of personnel, lack of resources, and absence of contract insurance minimums. The project is funded from Airport reserves to be partially reimbursed by Passenger Facility Charges. OPTIONS: Approve, Reject or Table RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the contract with Lord & Son Construction, Inc. for the amount of $82,850.00. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: Ernie Padgett, County Administrator