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MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH SOLE SOURCE VENDOR, ATLANTIC DRAINAGE SYSTEM, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE HYDROWICK DRAINAGE ELEMENT SYSTEM AT PEMBROKE LAKES GOLF COURSE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $74,675, 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, "City Standard, single-source and sole-source commodities or services. City standard, single-source and sole-source commodities or services are exempt from competitive bidding."
- 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) of the City’s Code of Ordinance states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $25,000, 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 Pembroke Pines Recreation Department proposes installing the Hydrowick drainage system at Pembroke Lakes Golf Course to address 13 drain basins on holes 1, 3, 6, 8, and 9. The patented Hydrowick design uses high-quality fiberglass and type 304 stainless steel to remove water twice as fast as traditional drainage systems, employing siphoning and passive capillary action. Its lightweight, flexible construction allows for quick installation with minimal labor, thereby minimizing surface disruption and course downtime. B...
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