Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: George Tablack
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Records, Taxes, and Treasury
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Participation Agreement, pursuant to the State of Florida, Department of Financial Services Agreement, between Broward County and American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., which piggybacks off of the State of Florida Contract No. TR229, for American Express Card authorization and acceptance across County agencies, in the estimated amount annually of $500,000 through the duration of the contract; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. The current term of the State of Florida Contract TR229 is through March 3, 2026.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.27, Purchases from Other Government Contracts, the Director of Purchasing may purchase goods or services (i.e., "piggyback") under any procurement contract (the "originating contract") held by a governmental agency or nonprofit entity.
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.47, Award and Execution Authority, the Board shall make all awards, and authorize the execution of the associated contracts, with a value of more than $500,000.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides County agencies the ability to accept the American Express Card in their payment operations.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE RECORDS, TAXES, AND TREASURY DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The purpose of this Participation Agreement is to provide County agencies the ability to accept American Express Cards in their payment operations, where applicable.
The Purchasing Division seeks to piggyback off of the State of Florida Contract No. TR229 for American Express Card acceptance acro...
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