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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A. MOTION TO APPROVE sole source, sole brand designation of JBT Aerotech Corporation, to provide passenger boarding bridge replacement parts at the Broward County Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
ACTION: (T-12:18 PM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to sole source vendor, JBT Aerotech Corporation, for JBT Passenger Boarding Bridge Replacement Parts, Bid No. OPN2126109Q1, for the Broward County Aviation Department, in the initial five-year estimated amount of $3,750,000, which includes $175,000 for allowances.
ACTION: (T-12:18 PM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
Motion A: In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.25, Sole Source Procurement, Board approval is required for awards exceeding the Director of Purchasing’s authority.
Motion B: In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.47(a), Award and Execution Authority, Board approval is required for awards exceeding $500,000 inclusive of the value of any renewals or extensions provided for in the contract. Also, in accordance with Section 332.0075(3)(b), Florida Statutes, a governing body must approve, award, or ratify all contracts executed by or on behalf of a commercial service airport in excess of the threshold amount provided in § 287.017 for CATEGORY FIVE [i.e., $1,500,000] as a separate line item on the agenda and must provide a reasonable opportunity for public comment.
What Action Accomplishes
Motion A: Approves the sole source, sole brand designation of JBT Aerotech Corporation, to provide passenger boarding bridge replacement parts for the Broward County Aviation Department.
Motion B: Provides for an open-end contract for the supply of JBT passenger boarding bridge replacement parts for the Broward County Aviation Department.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development did not assign participation goals for this contract based on the sole source request.
The purpose of this procurement is for the approval of a sole source, sole brand designation to JBT Aerotech Corporation, for the supply of JBT passenger boarding bridge replacement parts at the Broward County Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD) is responsible for the passenger boarding bridge maintenance at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
On April 28, 2023, the Purchasing Division issued a Request for Information (RFI) Notice of Intent to designate sole source/sole brand (RFI No. OPN2126109F1) to ascertain whether there were any other entities authorized to provide JBT passenger boarding bridge replacement parts. The RFI yielded zero responses. Based on this information, the Director of Purchasing recommends approval of this sole source, sole brand designation (Exhibit 1).
The allowance item included in this contract in the estimated annual amount of $175,000 is to reimburse the contractor for the actual cost of freight/shipping. Expenditures under this allowance item must be approved by the Contract Administrator and will be reimbursed at the contractor's actual incurred cost, without mark-up.
Incumbent Vendor: John Bean Technologies Corporation. Contract Number and Title: OPN2121432Q1, JBT Passenger Boarding Bridge Replacement Parts. Contract Term: December 18, 2022, through December 17, 2023. Expenditures to date: $221,179.
Source of Additional Information
Robert E. Gleason, Director, Purchasing Division, (954) 357-6070
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Each procurement processed against this open-end contract will be funded by the appropriate source at the time of release.
Requisition No: AVM0008246