Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on rejecting the lowest bid received for IFB #22IFB104 CR 137 Widening and Overlay and awarding to the next lowest bidder, Smith Contracting, in the amount of $1,698,586.60. 

Williamson County received six (6) bids for IFB #22IFB04 CR 137 Widening and Overlay, Smith Contracting. The apparent lowest bid for this solicitation is Green Dream International, LLC. Road and Bridge. The subject solicitation requires the bidders to submit a list of projects where similar services have been performed.  The projects submitted by Green Dream International, LLC presented a reduced scope of work compared to the scope of work requested in the solicitation. Additionally, the Green Dream International, LLC was unable to perform on a materials contract awarded in  November, 2021.  That contract had to be terminated for non-performance.  The next lowest bid, Smith Contracting, was found to be responsive, mathematically correct, and materially balanced. In addition to meeting the bid qualifications, Smith Contracting has performed similar work for Williamson County as well as other agencies' projects and received positive references from those contacted. Based on the responsive bid of $1,698,586.60 and previous successful experiences with the bidder, it is recommended to the Williamson County Commissioners’ Court that they award to Smith Contracting the contract for the CR 137 Widening and Overlay project. Funding Source: 01.0200.0210.003599. Department Point of Contact is Terron Evertson.