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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 $198,300 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021, 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
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
- Chapter 4 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is titled “ADMINISTRATION”
- Section 4.12 of the City's Code of Ordinances is regarding "PROCUREMENT."
- Section 4.12(a) states that "Pursuant to the requirements of this Charter and ordinances, the City Manager shall contract for, purchase, store and distribute all supplies, materials and equipment required by any office, department, or agency of the City government. Said purchases shall be made pursuant to the following procedures:"
- Section 4.12(a)(1) states that “No goods, supplies, materials or services for City purposes or use shall be purchased when the amount to be paid therefore by the City shall exceed that amount the City Commission sets by ordinance for which the City shall require sealed bids, unless notice thereof shall be advertised as provided ordinance. The provision of this section shall not apply where purchases are made from any agency, department or bureau of the United States Government, State of Florida, or any of its political divisions or municipalities. The City Commission may contract with other government agencies for joint, cooperative or pooled purchasing of supplies, goods, materials or services for its present or future needs, and bidding shall not be required for purchases made by this method.”
- 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, sha...
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