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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF SEVENTY-FIVE (75) LENOVO THINKPADS FROM Y&S TECHNOLOGIES, UTILIZING OMNIA PARTNERS LENOVO - TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES REGION 14 ESC-TX 01-146, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $157,817.25, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(6) 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 that "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
- Section 35.18(C)(6) states that “Cooperative purchasing. Cooperative purchasing plans are exempt from the competitive procurement process.”
- Section 35.21 of the City's Code of Ordinances is regarding "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 Charter Schools has identified the need to purchase new Lenovo ThinkPads to ensure that students and staff have access to modern, reliable technology resources that support instructional and career-focused learning initiatives.
The Schools have been awarded a Capital (CAP) Grant to support strategic investments in instructional technology and specialized equipment that enhance career and technical education programs. The grant is intended to provide students with access to modern, industry-standard tools and learning environments that better prepare them for post-secon...
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