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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2028 E-ONE MAINLINE TM CYCLONE CUSTOM CAB/CHASSIS FIRE ENGINE/PUMPER TRUCKS FROM MATHENY FIRE & EMERGENCY, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,128,174, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(3) OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
Chapter 35 of the City’s Code of Ordinance is titled “PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, PUBLIC FUNDS.”
- Section 35.18 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(C) states that "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
- Section 35.18(C)(3) states that “City standard, single-source and sole- source commodities or services. City standard, single- source and sole-source commodities or services are exempt from this section.”
- Section 35.21 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "AWARD OF CONTRACT."
- Section 35.21(A) of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "City Commission approval.
- Section 35.21(A)(1) states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $100,000, shall require the approval of the City Commission, regardless of whether the competitive bidding or competitive proposal procedures were followed."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. On April 17, 2024, the City Commission approved to deem E-ONE Fire Engines as a City Standard.
2. Pursuant to the attached sole source letter from E-ONE, the manufacturer, Matheny Fire & Emergency, is the exclusive dealer for the sale of E-ONE parts and emergency vehicles in the State of Florida. Matheny Fire & Emergency represents all of E-ONE’s product lines including a full line of custom pumpers, aerials, and tankers. In addition, Matheny Fire & Emergency operates factory authorized, fully staffed service center in Ocala, Florida. They also offer mobile road service, preventative maint...
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