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MOTION TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW GENERATOR END TO THE CAT-3512 GENERATOR LOCATED AT THE EAST GENERATOR BUILDING LOCATED AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BY PANTROPIC POWER, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $189,710 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 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)(7) states that, “The following contractual services are not subject to the competitive procurement requirement.”
- Section 35.18(C)(7)(D) states that, “Maintenance service and repair of equipment. 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) 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 owns and operates the Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 13955 Pembroke Road.
2. There are two (2) stationary generators located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, one (1) located ...
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