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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND AGREEMENT FROM DROBOTS COMPANY FOR A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PACKAGE TO OPERATE THE 2024 DROBOTS STEM SUMMER LEARNING CAMP PROGRAM AT THE PEMBROKE PINES-FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $89,600, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C) OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
- Chapter 35 of the City's Code of Ordinance 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 "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 35.18(C)(7)(a) states, "Academic program reviews, lectures or seminars by individuals, professional development programs, training, and continuing education seminars are not subject to the competitive procurement requirement."
- 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) of the City's Code of Ordinance 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:
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