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File #: 25-1615   
Status: Agenda Ready
In control: OFFICE OF REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
Agenda Date: 3/3/2026 Final action:
Title: A. MOTION TO APPROVE sole brand designation for Russ Bassett 9-1-1 dispatch flex console workstation furniture products and services, for the Office of Regional Communications and Technology. B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Director of Purchasing to negotiate and execute a First Amendment to the Control Room System Furniture Participating Addendum between Broward County and Russ Bassett Corp., in the amount of $2,506,000, pursuant to the State of Florida Department of Management Services Alternate Contract Source No. 43190000-22-NASPO-ACS (Agreement), increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $250,000 to $2,756,000 and extending the term of the Agreement for up to two additional one-year periods, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office; and authorize the Director of Purchasing to issue any purchase orders or other purchase documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of 9-1-1 dispatch flex console workstation furniture products and services...
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 - Sole Source Sole Brand Request dated November 26, 2024
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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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A. MOTION TO APPROVE sole brand designation for Russ Bassett 9-1-1 dispatch flex console workstation furniture products and services, for the Office of Regional Communications and Technology.

B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Director of Purchasing to negotiate and execute a First Amendment to the Control Room System Furniture Participating Addendum between Broward County and Russ Bassett Corp., in the amount of $2,506,000, pursuant to the State of Florida Department of Management Services Alternate Contract Source No. 43190000-22-NASPO-ACS (Agreement), increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount from $250,000 to $2,756,000 and extending the term of the Agreement for up to two additional one-year periods, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office; and authorize the Director of Purchasing to issue any purchase orders or other purchase documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of 9-1-1 dispatch flex console workstation furniture products and services for the County's South and Central Public Safety Answering Point locations.

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Why Action is Necessary
MOTION A: In accordance with Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.26, non-standardized Sole Brand procurements above the award authority of the Director of Purchasing must be approved by the Board.

MOTION B: 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.

What Action Accomplishes
MOTION A: Designates Russ Bassett dispatch flex console workstation as the sole brand to replace aged existing Russ Bassett w...

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