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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT FOUR CITY PARKS, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY’S STRATEGIC PLAN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $486,076.68, THROUGH PLAYCORE WISCONSIN CORPORATION D/B/A GAMETIME C/O DOMINICA RECREATION PRODUCTS, INC., UTILIZING OMNIA PARTNERS CONTRACT #2017001134, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(6) OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Summary Explanation and Background
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)(6) states that “Cooperative purchasing. Cooperative purchasing plans are exempt from the competitive procurement process.”
- 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 October 15, 2025, the City Commission unanimously approved Year One funding to advance several priority playground improvement projects identified in the City’s Strategic Plan, We Love Pembroke Pines: A Blueprint for a Brighter Future. The award of these playground projects represents the next step in implementing that direction. These improvements align with the Strategic Plan’s goals and strategies to enhance public spaces, promote active and healthy lifestyles, and invest in safe, accessible, and high-quality recreational amenities for residents of all ages and abilities. Moving forward with the playground upgrades demonstrates the City’s commit...
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