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MOTION TO RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER’S APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES EXCEEDING $25,000 UNDER THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POOL FILLS, INC., UTILIZING THE PRICING ESTABLISHED BY THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE GROUP (CO-OP) BID NO. 23-05-12-HR, FOR THE PURCHASE OF SWIMMING POOL CHEMICALS (LIQUID CHLORINE - SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE) FOR THE RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 35.18(C)(6) AND 35.21(A)(1) 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 $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 Recreation and Cultural Arts Department uses Liquid Chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite) to maintain and service swimming pools at various City facilities.
2. On March 14, 2023, the City of Sunrise, as the lead agency for the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative Group (Co-Op), awarded Bid No. 23-05-12-HR, “Swimming Pool Chemicals,” to four vendors for specific line items.
- Line Item #10b - Sodium Hypochlorite (Liquid Chlorine), Continuous Feed, No...
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