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, Vehicle Technical Consultants, Inc., for Bus Inspections Services, Bid No. TRN2129607B1, for the Broward County Transportation Department, in the initial one-year estimated amount of $301,833; and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a three-year estimated amount of $905,500.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with 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 a single bidder, rejection of apparent low bidder, protested award, or pulls from the Board regarding the intended award.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides an open-end contract for bus line inspection services for Clean Diesel, Hybrid Electric Drive or Electric Heavy Duty transit buses.
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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) determined that this project is race-neutral and will not contain race-conscious contract goals (Exhibit 2).
The purpose of this open-end contract is to provide bus line inspection services for clean diesel, hybrid electric drive or electric heavy duty transit buses. The Broward County Transportation (BCT) Department plans to acquire approximately 382 buses: 309 Standard 40-foot buses, 59 60-foot Articulated Buses, and 14 Express 45' Coaches. These services are needed to ensure the buses acquired by BCT ...
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