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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS FOR THE RANKS OF BATTALION CHIEF, CAPTAIN, LIEUTENANT, AND DRIVER/ENGINEER FROM EMPCO INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,100, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(2) 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)(2) states, “Professional services. Contracts for professional services involving peculiar skill, ability, experience or expertise, which are in their nature unique and not subject to competitive bidding, or competitive proposals, are exempt from this section; however, state laws, such as the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act of the state statutes, as may be amended from time to time to the extent applicable, shall be followed.”
- 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."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The Fire Department has used EMPCO Inc. to develop promotional exams since 2007 and has been satisfied with the quality of its products.
2. EMPCO Inc., specializes in employment relations, focusing on promotional assessments for public safety and municipal positions. EMPCO Inc. conduct assessment centers, oral boards and written examinations for hundreds of agencies across the United States.
3. EMPCO Inc. provide customized examinations that are in compliance with the requirements and legal standards for each position. The development of each examination includes a comprehensive job analysis and assessment by...
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