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 AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, Rosco Collision Avoidance LLC, for Collision Avoidance Detection System and Maintenance & Support Services for BCT Buses (FTA), Bid No. TRN2130767B1, for the Broward County Transportation Department, in the initial one-year estimated amount of $7,606,285, including an allowance of $57,100, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for four one-year periods, for a five-year estimated amount of $9,074,685.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.47, Award and Execution Authority, Board approval is required for awards with a value of more than $500,000, inclusive of the value of any renewals or extensions provided for in the contract, that include rejection of apparent low bidder.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides for the supply, installation, and maintenance of a collision avoidance detection system for Broward County Transportation Department (BCT) bus fleet.
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?MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) initially established Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation can be achieved through race-neutral methods. Subsequently, OESBD determined that no DBE participation goal shall apply due to change in the federal regulations governing the DBE Program (Exhibit 2).
This contract provides for the supply, installation, and preventative maintenance of a collision avoidance detection system, with additional driver-aided software. The system assists operators throug...
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