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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF AMMONIA SULFATE 40% FROM HAWKINS, INC. ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED IN BROWARD COUNTY’S SOLICITATION # OPN2126118B1, FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $41,650, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(5) 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 regarding "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)(5) states that “Commodities or services that are the subject of contract with the state, its political subdivisions or other governmental entities including the United States Government, 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. As part of the Jacobs/OMI function sourcing agreement, the City is responsible for providing chemicals for Utilities operations.
2. The Utilities Department utilizes Ammonia Sulfate 40% (AS400) at the Holly Lakes water system booster pumping station as part of the disinfection process for drinking water.
3. The City previously purchased Ammonia Sulfate 40% (AS400) from Hawkins, Inc. utilizing an agreement established by the City of Palm Coast Solicitation # ITB-UT-22-45. This agreement expired on August 10, 2025, a...
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