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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE FOLLOWING LIST OF VEHICLES FROM GARBER CHEVROLET BUICK GMC IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $544,848 AND FROM STINGRAY CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $123,780 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $668,628 FOR TWENTY (20) VEHICLES, UTILIZING THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION’S (FSA) BID # FSA20-VEL28.0, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(5) OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
SIXTEEN (16) - 2022 CHEVY TAHOE (CC10706/9C1)
ONE (1) - 2022 CHEVY TAHOE LS (CC15706/1FL)
THREE (3) - 2022 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT (1NB56-LS)
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:"
- Pursuant to Section 35.18(C)(5) of the City’s Code of Ordinances, “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. The City’s fiscal year 2021-22 adopted budget provided funding for the purchase of replacement vehicles throughout the City’s fleet.
2. Existing vehicles are marked for surplus when...
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