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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2023 DODGE RAM 2500 TRADESMAN FROM GARBER CHRYSLER DODGE TRUCK INC. FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $69,860, UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED BY THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION’S (FSA) BID # FSA22-VEL30.0, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(5) OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES.
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) 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."
- The City is utilizing FSA bid # FSA22-VEL30.0 to complete these purchases. FSA attempts to include scheduled, factory and aftermarket options in the bid document. If a purchaser requests a non-scheduled option that is not included in the bid document, the vendor may provide this nonscheduled option. Non-scheduled options should be listed as a separate line item and noted on the purchase order to include the price. All non-scheduled options are covered under the terms and condition...
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