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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE TRAINING ANNUAL PASS (TAP) PROGRAM FROM MAGNET FORENSICS' FOR FOUR (4) POLICE FORENSIC TECHNICIANS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,980, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(7)(A) 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)(7) states that "The following contractual services are not subject to the competitive procurement requirement:"
- Section 35.18(C)(7)(A) states that "Academic programs reviews, lectures or seminars by individuals, professional development programs, training, and continuing education seminars;”
- 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 Training Annual Pass (TAP) Program provides an opportunity for the Forensic Technicians to take introductory and continuing education classes throughout the course of a year either in a classroom setting or on-demand. The TAP Program provides training flexibility and will facilitate the completion of the qualifications program and other certifications.
2. The Magnet Forensics' Qualification Program is designed to demonstrate and validate a user’s technical competency and proficien...
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