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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF QUICKLIME FROM LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF ALABAMA, LLC., ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS, UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED BY THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING GROUP (CO-OP) BID NO. 23-36B IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,720,775 FOR FY 2024-25, AND $1,892,835 FOR FY 2025-26, 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 Ordinances 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)(1) 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. In accordance with the City's Utilities Operations and Management Agreement with Jacobs/OMI, the City is responsible for providing chemicals for the operation of the Utility.
2. The Utilities Department uses calcium oxide, also known as quicklime, as part of the treatment process at the City's water treatment plant.
3. On October 11, 2023, the City of Tamarac, as the lead agency for the Co-Op, awarded Bid No. 23-36B, "Furnish, Deliver and Discharge of Quicklime" to Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC., for a three-year period commencing on November 1, 2023, and ending on October 31, 2026, with one (1) three-year renewal option.
4. The three-year agre...
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