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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF UTILITIES PARTS, FITTINGS, AND ACCESSORIES, ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM CONSOLIDATED PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY INC, FORTILINE, INC., AND FERGUSON US HOLDINGS INC, UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED BY THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE GROUP (CO-OP) BID NO. ITB 25-017, FOR AN ANNUAL AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000, 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 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) 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 $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 Utilities Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems, via its operations and maintenance function sourcing contractor, Jacobs-OMI.
2. Maintenance and repair of these systems requires the procurement of various parts, fittings, and accessories. Staff has determined that direct procurement of these parts and fittings is in the City’s best interest since the City is a tax-exempt entity.
3. On June 6, 2025, the lead agency...
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