Piggyback Agreement / Sarasota County / Engineered Coating Solutions, LLC

This item approves a Cooperative (Piggyback) Purchase Agreement between DeSoto County and Engineered Coating Solutions, LLC. This agreement allows DeSoto County to utilize the terms and conditions, including pricing, established in a prior contract between Sarasota County and Engineered Coating Solutions, LLC (Contract Number SR 2672-04). The services covered include structure inspection, rehabilitation, cleaning, lining, repair, and related services for lift stations and manholes. The original Sarasota County contract has an expiration date of August 27, 2028. DeSoto County has reviewed the agreement and found the pricing to be fair and reasonable. A specific clause regarding a "Local Hiring Initiative" from the Sarasota County agreement is noted as not applicable to DeSoto County. The agreement specifies the administrative agent and public records custodian for DeSoto County.