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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FROM NORTH AMERICA FIRE EQUIPMENT CO., INC., D/B/A NAFECO, UTILIZING THE LAKE COUNTY FLORIDA CONTRACT # 22-730, IN THE ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $95,000, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(5) OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES, THROUGH THE CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION PERIOD OF JULY 31, 2025, AS ALLOWED BY THE AGREEMENT.
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."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The Pembroke Pines Fire Department is requesting to purchase uniforms on an as needed basis utilizing the Lake County Florida Contract # 22-7301.
2. On March 28, 2022, Lake County Florida Issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) # 22-730 for Fire Equipment, Supplies and Services.
3. On August 01, 2022, Lake County Florida awarded IFB # 22-730 to North America Fir...
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