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MOTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT WITH DEANGELO CONTRACTING SERVICES, LLC. (DCS) FOR THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY'S RIGHT OF WAY'S AND WETLANDS FOR AN INITIAL TERM THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2029, IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(8) 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)(8) states, “Best interest of the city. Purchases of and contracts for commodities or services are exempt from this section when the City Commission declares by a simple majority affirmative vote that the process of competitive bidding and competitive proposals is not in the best interest of the city. The City Commission shall make specific factual findings that support its determination, and such contracts may be placed on the City Commission consent agenda."
- 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 35.29(C) states, "The City Manager or his or her designee is authorized to extend, for operational purposes only, and for a maximum of 180 days, any contract previously approved by the City Commission and entered into by the city. Any further extensio...
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