Submitted By: Beth Antis
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Presentation By: Clint Welborn
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Department: Fire and Emergency Services
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Two-year agreement with Benet Incorporated for the provision of fire station supplies, with an estimated total expenditure of $74,591
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to the public:10/7/2026
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BACKGROUND:
The City has historically provided fire stations with essential cleaning and sanitation supplies to support health, safety, and operational standards. This approach ensures each station has consistent access to the products necessary for daily housekeeping and sanitation, while reducing the administrative and operational burden on station personnel. Maintaining a reliable supply of these materials also supports a clean, safe, and professional working environment for employees and visitors.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
To ensure fiscal responsibility and obtain the best available pricing, the City issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. OFR/270007 for fire station supplies on October 7, 2026. Six bids were received and evaluated. After the evaluation, Benet Incorporated was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated annual expenditure for fire station supplies is $74,590.62. The Fire Rescue Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget includes funding for these expenditures under account 001-019-910-522-52-52010, Operating Supplies - Other.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods and services were procured in compliance with the City’s procurement policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny