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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF SIXTY FIVE (65) BODY ARMOR VESTS, OMEGA SPEED PLATES AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND SIXTY SIX (66) BALLISTIC HELMETS, SPEED PLATES AND SOFT ARMOR INSERTS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM FEDERAL EASTERN INTERNATIONAL, LLC., UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA ALTERNATE CONTRACT SOURCE # 46151500-NASPO-21ACS, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $133,235.08, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(5) OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL BE UTILIZING FUNDING FROM THE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT.
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, "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
- Section 35.18(C)(5) states, “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 of Pembroke Pines' Police and Fire Departments are requesting approval to purchase body armor vests, Omega Speed Plates, and additional accessories.
2. The body armor vest is worn by Police and Firefigh...
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