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MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PURCHASE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES FROM VENDOR ASHLEY GORTLER OTR, LLC. FOR THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EAST ELEMENTARY, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY, CENTRAL MIDDLE, AND FSU ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $105,274 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025 AND 2026, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(7)(B) 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)(7) states that "The following contractual services are not subject to the competitive procurement requirement:"
- Section 35.18(C)(7)(B) states that "Health services involving examination, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, medical consultation or administration;"
- 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. On March 18th, 2021, the City entered into an Agreement with Ashley Gortler OTR, LLC (‘Ashley Gortler’) for an initial period which expired on June 30th, 2021, to provide occupational therapy services at the East Elementary Charter School and to comply with the requirements of Broward County Schools for the offering of such services.
2. Section 3.1 of the Original Agreement authorizes the renewal of the Original Agreement for three (3) additional one (1) year renewal terms upon mutual consent, evidenced by written Amendments extending the term ther...
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