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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) VEHICLES FOR $185,952 FROM DUVAL FORD, AND ONE (1) VEHICLE FOR $28,683 FROM GARBER CHEVROLET, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $214,635, UTILIZING PRICES ESTABLISHED BY THE FLORIDA SHERIFF ASSOCIATION’S FSA 24-VEL-32.0: PURSUIT, ADMINISTRATIVE, & OTHER VEHICLES PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(5) OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCE.
VEHICLES BY DEPARTMENT:
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ONE (1) 2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX FWD
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
TWO (2) 2025 FORD EXPLORER SUV 4X2
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES:
TWO (2) 2025 FORD EXPLORER SUV 4X2
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 35.21 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 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’s fiscal year 2024-25 adopted budget provided funding for the purchase of replacement vehicles throughout the City’s fleet.
2. Below are the details of the vehicles that are being requested for purchase in the cu...
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