Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Stephen Farmer (Acting Director)
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Purchasing
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO RATIFY action taken by the County Administrator on July 29, 2025, on behalf of Broward County, through delegation granted by the Board of County Commissioners on June 10, 2025, to approve reasonable source designation and execute the agreement between Broward County and Schindler Elevator Corporation, for Terminal 1 Elevators and Escalators Replacement at the Broward County Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Bid No. PNC2130408C1, for the Broward County Aviation Department, in the amount of $7,413,574, including allowances of $706,270.
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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 provided for in the contract.
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 large hub airport in excess of $1,500,000 as a separate line item on the agenda and must provide a reasonable opportunity for public comment. Such contracts may not be approved, awarded, or ratified as part of a consent agenda.
What Action Accomplishes
Ratifies the agreement execution for Terminal 1 elevators and escalators replacement at the Broward County Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
On June 10, 2025 (Item No. 38), the Board authorized the County Administrator to approve and execute agreements, contract amendments, work authorizations, advertisement of competitive solicitations, and other documents during the Board’s 2025 Summer Recess (between June 11, 2025 and August 20, 2025).
Pursuant to this authority, on July 29, 2025 the County Administrator approved a reasonable sole source designation to Schindler Elevator Corporation (Schindler) and executed the fixed agreement between Broward County and Schindler for Terminal 1 Elevators and Escalators Replacement at the Broward County Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (Exhibit 1).
The amounts referenced in this agenda item were rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Vendor payments will be based on the actual total bid amount.
Source of Additional Information
Robert E. Gleason, Director, Purchasing Division, 954-357-6070
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The fixed contract funding source is in the FLL Capital Fund in the amount of $7,413,574.
Requisition No. AVC0001409