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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2023 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN FROM GARBER CHEVROLET BUICK GMC, INC. FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED BY THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION’S (FSA) BID # FSA22-VEL30.0, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(5) OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, IN ADDITION TO THE PURCHASE OF NON-SCHEDULED OPTIONS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(8) OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,996.
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)(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 35.18(C)(8) states, “Best interest of the city. Purchases of and contracts for commodities or services are exempt from this section when the City Commission declares by a simple majority affirmative vote that the process of competitive bidding and competitive proposals is not in the best interest of the city. The City Commission shall make specific factual findings that support its determination, and such contracts may be placed on the City Commission consent agenda."
- 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 r...
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