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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FIRE RESCUE MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE (BSO) FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $190,800 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 WITH NO CHARGE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, MARKUP PRICING, OR SHIPPING PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.12(A)(1) OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. On October 3, 2018, the City Commission authorized the purchase of Fire Rescue Medical Supplies and Equipment from the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) for a total amount not to exceed $207,230 for fiscal year 2018-2019 with no charge for administrative fees, markup pricing, or shipping.
2. The City of Pembroke Pines Fire Department has been satisfied with the process and prices that have been established by BSO in regards to the purchase of medical supplies and equipment that are necessary to the Department's daily operations relating to medical emergencies, accidents, fires, incidents with hazardous materials, etc.
3. The Fire Department would like to continue purchasing all medical supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations from BSO. For the small number of items that cannot be obtained from BSO, the Fire Department will utilize regular procurement procedures for obtaining the necessary products.
4. The ability to purchase from BSO will allow the City's Fire Department to take advantage of regional purchasing thereby saving time and money. The utilization of a single source for supplies reduces the number of vendors that the Fire Department has to oversee. In addition, items currently stored in BSO's Warehouse are obtainable the same day or next day, allowing purchases of appropriate quantities from the County and saving the City delivery costs and the cost to store supplies.
5. Pursuant to Section 4.12(a)(1) of the City's Code of Ordinances, "No goods, supplies, materials or services for City purposes or use shall be purchased when the...
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