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File #: 21-0330    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government Status: Passed
File created: 3/30/2021 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 5/5/2021 Final action: 5/5/2021
Title: Request approval to rescind an Award - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Bid# 20ITB126447C-MH, Commercial Appliance Repair and Replacement Services in the amount of $185,000.00, with Hobart Services-a division of ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC (Troy, OH), to furnish all materials, parts, labor, tools, equipment and appurtenances to provide standby on-site commercial appliance preventive maintenance and repair/replacement services for Fulton County facilities on an "as needed" basis. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 Contractor Refusal Letter, 2. Exhibit 2 Department Recommendation Memo to Rescind Award

DEPARTMENT
Department of Real Estate and Asset Management

REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to rescind an Award - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, Bid# 20ITB126447C-MH, Commercial Appliance Repair and Replacement Services in the amount of $185,000.00, with Hobart Services-a division of ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC (Troy, OH), to furnish all materials, parts, labor, tools, equipment and appurtenances to provide standby on-site commercial appliance preventive maintenance and repair/replacement services for Fulton County facilities on an "as needed" basis. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-421, when a contract requires termination or rescission of the award, it shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government

COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes

SUMMARY & BACKGROUND Approval to rescind award for #20ITB126447C-MH, Commercial Appliance Repair and Replacement in the amount of $185,000 from Hobart Service due to refusal to sign contract on the exceptions to the terms and conditions.

On March 30, 2021, Hobart Service notified the County that they were unable to sign the contract. Hobart requested several exceptions to the General Terms and Conditions which were unacceptable to the County.
This project will be re-solicited.
Community Impact: This service impacts the community because of the interruption in the supply of meals to the multi-purpose and community centers if the appliances are inoperable.

Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Manage...

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