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 August 19, 2026, on behalf of Broward County, through delegation granted by the Board of County Commissioners on June 9, 2026, to approve the award of a fixed contract to the single source bidder, Rosenbauer Minnesota, LLC; for a Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle equipped with High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET), Quotation No. TRN2131996Q1, for the Broward County Aviation Department, in the amount of $1,797,572.
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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.
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 $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 contract for the purchase of one new, Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle equipped with High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) for Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
On June 9, 2026 (Item No. 16), the Board authorized the County Administrator to approve and execute agreements, contract amendments, work authorizations, and other documents durin...
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