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4D gov 13 Ptv 3i0 a those. Commissioner Stafford asked how it compared with the budget. Mr. Johnson reported it was about $5,000.00 less than what was budgeted. Commissioner Dossenbach advised that he could not vote on awarding a bid when only one bid was received. Commissioner Stafford asked if you were required to have three bids. The County Manager advised that, under equipment in excess of $20,000.00, you are required to advertise for bids. You can receive as few as one bid and award it based on that one bid. The only other option would be to reject the bid and authorize a re-advertisement. Commissioner Cox expressed his concern that we may not be aggressive enough in securing bids. Discussion followed on other types of equipment that could be used and what kind of system other counties are using. Commissioner Stafford asked how long the bid will remain open. Mr. Johnson advised that the bids were accepted on July 31st and will remain open for 30 days. The Board discussed the matter at length, but no formal action was taken. The County Manager was asked to research the issue and find if there are other options available and to see if he could receive an extension on the time. The Board then observed a short recess. Following the recess, the Board convened with all four members present. Mr. Donn Gundeson, Director Social Services, appeared before the Board and requested authorization to enter into a lease with Lee County Industries, Inc. for a 28 passenger bus. The bus would be used to transport job recipients in the federally required welfare reform program which will begin October 1st. His Department will be working with the Community College to determine how many classes will be needed. There are 202 recipients in this program and transportation is one of the biggest problems. The use of this bus has been endorsed by the Social Services Board. Funds have been budgeted for gas, oil and maintenance of the vehicle. The County's share would be 7.5%. Mr. Johnson, Public Works Director, examined the bus and advised that it is in pretty good shape. It needs complete service on the transmission and four rear tires, but other than that it appears to be in good shape. Commissioner Cox asked if the school's transportation system does not have busses to provide transportation. Mr. Gunderson advised they they do and that has been discussed, but they would want the County to pay for repairs, maintenance and insurance. Commissioner Dossenbach asked for the County Manager's recommendation. Mr. Cowan advised that he had asked Mr. Gunderson and Mrs. Adams, Director, Department for the Aging, about the possibility of the County's leasing this bus based on Mrs. Adams studying routes which could possibly supplement her current transportation program. They have not had the opportunity to project location of clients because the program is not beginning until October 1st. 7