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MOTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PANTROPIC POWER, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) NEW GENERATOR MUFFLERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $79,708, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(7)(D) 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)(7)(d) states that “When considered to be in the best interest of the city and recommended by the using department and the services to be performed are by the equipment manufacturer, manufacturer’s service representative or a distributor of the manufacturer’s equipment, the services may be procured without following the competitive sealed bid 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) of the City’s Code of Ordinance states, "A 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. The Water Treatment Plant (WTP), located at 7960 Johnson St. is receiving specific renovations to its Electrical equipment, including some rehabilitation work for the two generator mufflers on-site.
2. An inspection was carried out by Jacob/OMI personnel that determined that the generator mufflers were rusted beyond repair and needed to be replaced entirely. Generators are a vital component of the WTP.
3. The Utilities Departme...
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