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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE BODY ARMOR FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM FEDERAL EASTERN INTERNATIONAL, LLC., FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $112,286, UTILIZING THE STATE OF FLORIDA ALTERNATE CONTRACT SOURCE # 46151500-NASPO-25-ACS, 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 titled "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(C) states, "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 contracts with the state its political subdivisions or other governmental entities including the United States Government, are exempt from the competitive procurement process.
- 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 $100,000, 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 City of Pembroke Pines' Police Department is requesting approval to purchase body armor vests, Omega Rifle Plates, and crossover vests.
The body armor vest is worn by Police who may encounter high-risk situations during their daily duties. The body armor significantly increases their safety. The Omega Rifle Plate is designed to be worn in the pocket of body armor vests and provides lightweight armor protection, while the Maverick Outer Vest Carrier is required to be compliant with the...
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