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MOTION TO APPROVE THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF (1) MX908 HANDHELD MASS SPECTROMETER CHEMICAL DETECTION SYSTEM AND RELATED ACCESSORIES, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $99,929.57, UTILIZING OPIOID LITIGATION SETTLEMENT FUNDS, FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM 908 DEVICES INC., 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) 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 City of Pembroke Pines Police Department is requesting commission approval to purchase (1) MX908 Handheld Mass Spectrometer Chemical Detection System. 908 Devices Inc. holds several patents connected to the technology and are the sole manufacturer and distributor of the chemical detection system and device.
2. On February 2, 2022, City Commission passed a motion authorizing participation in the Interlocal Agreement with Broward County, Florida to have Broward County designated as a qualified county ...
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