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MOTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH V ENGINEERING CORP TO PROVIDE THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES AT PINES VILLAGE, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $742,939.59, WHICH INCLUDES A 10% CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,333.89 AND A PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,266.78, UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI ITB # PW2024-06, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(5) 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 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)(5) of the City’s Code of Ordinances, “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 of Pembroke Pines Planning and Public Services Departments have been working with the community of Pines Village since 2017 to address crime prevention and traffic concerns such as speeding.
2. A series of projects were completed and traffic counts for the numerous intersections and entry roads to the community were col...
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