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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES AND CONNECT CONSULTING, INC. FOR HYDRO-GEOLOGIC CONSULTING SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,650, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(2) OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES.
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)(2) states, “Professional services. Contracts for professional services involving peculiar skill, ability, experience or expertise, which are in their nature unique and not subject to competitive bidding, or competitive proposals, are exempt from this section; however, state laws, such as the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act of the state statutes, as may be amended from time to time to the extent applicable, shall be followed.”
- 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 Utilities Division utilizes underground injection wells at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to dispose of wastewater effluent.
2. The operating permits issued to the City of Pembroke Pines Utilities Division by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) require that a Mechanical Integr...
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