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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, OPERATING SUPPLIES, INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES, AND RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FROM HOME DEPOT USA, INC., UTILIZING OMNIA PARTNERS, PUBLIC SECTOR CONTRACT # 260006-03 FOR AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $650,000, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(6) 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)(6) states that “Cooperative purchasing plans 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. The City of Pembroke Pines seeks to utilize Home Depot USA, Inc., cooperative purchasing contract to procure a wide variety of maintenance, repair, operating (MRO), and facility-related supplies required by City departments and Charter School operations.
2. Home Depot USA, Inc., through its e-procurement platform and in-store sales, has provided the City with access to an extensive inventory of products commonly used in the daily operations and maintenance of City facilities, parks, utilities, public services, and fleet. These products include, but are not limited to, building materials, plumbing supplies, el...
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