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MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC. D/B/A FERGUSON WATERWORKS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY PARTS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS UTILIZING THE PRICING ESTABLISHED FROM THE COLLIER COUNTY RFP NO.17-7176 FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $227,000 IN YEAR 1 AND AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $189,000 IN YEAR 2 AND YEAR 3 OF THE AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(5) OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, REALIZING A SAVINGS OF UP TO $15,890 IN SALES TAX ANNUALLY.
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) states that “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. As part of the Operation, Maintenance, Management of the Utility System Agreement with Operations Management International, Inc. (OMI), a Preventive Maintenance Program was established to include all lubrications, adjustments, inspections, monitoring and repairs as necessary to maintain Cit...
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