Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: George Tablack
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Purchasing
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and U.S. Legal Services, Inc., for Group Prepaid Legal Services, Request for Proposals (RFP) No. GEN2127610P1, for the Human Resources Division, for an initial three-year term, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the Agreement for up to one additional two-year term; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with Broward County Procurement Code Section 21.47(a), 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, inclusive of the value of any renewals or extensions.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides for an open-end contract for group prepaid legal insurance services.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) determined that no County Business Enterprise (CBE) participation goal should apply to this solicitation based on its review of the products and services requested and availability of CBE firms to perform the services.
Section 1-81.3(a) of the Code of Ordinances provides for the setting of a CBE goal of at least 25% unless the Board or County Administrator (under limited circumstances) approves a different goal, or no goal based upon a written determination by the Director of OESBD. The Board's approval of this item will result in no CBE goal being set for the applicable agreement consistent with the written determination provided by the Director of OESBD (Exhibi...
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