Title
Bid Protest for the Contract for Transportation and Beneficial Reuse or Disposal of Dewatered Biosolids (B)
Explanation
Based on City Commission Agenda Item 100576 for a contract for transportation and beneficial reuse or disposal of dewatered biosolids, Watson C&D, LLC (hereinafter “Watson”) have requested, through their attorney, an appeal of the General Manager’s decision on their bid protest.
On January 7, 2015, GRU’s Utilities Purchasing Department issued Solicitation Number 2015-024, a request for proposal (RFP) for the transportation and beneficial reuse or disposal of dewatered biosolids. Watson, with offices located in Archer, Florida, submitted a timely response to the RFP. On March 9, 2015, GRU Utilities Purchasing provided all RFP respondents with notice of intent to award the contract to the best evaluated respondent for Solicitation No. 2015-024. On March 16, 2015, Watson provided GRU’s Utilities Purchasing Department, with timely written notice of intent to protest the contract award for Solicitation No. 2015-024 based on seven (7) issues outlined in detail.
Upon review of Watson’s notice of bid protest, the Utilities Purchasing Manager determined that a bid protest hearing was warranted. Pursuant to the Utilities Purchasing Procedures Manual, protests for solicitations which require City Commission approval prior to award shall be heard by a protest appeal board (hereinafter “the Board”) consisting of three (3) board members. A public hearing took place on March 20, 2015.
During the public hearing, which was audio recorded and is currently available to all interested parties on GRU’s website, the Board voted that David Richardson serve as the Chairperson and preside over the Board. During the public hearing, Watson was provided the opportunity to speak to the Board and present the basis for the bid protest in order to elaborate and clarify the written notice of protest. During the hearing, Watson further addressed each of the ...
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