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MOTION TO APPROVE THE CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,600 TO THE PURCHASE ORDER ISSUED TO CORRADINO GROUP FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES BRINGING THE TOTAL PURCHASE ORDER AMOUNT TO $27,600.
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 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."
- Section 35.28 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "CHANGE ORDERS."
- Section 35.28(B) states that "Notwithstanding the provisions of (A) above, the City Manager is not authorized to approve a change order without authorization of the City Commission where the initial purchase required the City Commission's approval and where the sum of all change orders issued under the contract exceeds 5% of the original contract amount...
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