Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Stephen Farmer (Acting Director)
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Purchasing
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, Sharp Marketing LLC, for Uniforms, Bid No. OPN2130891B1 (Group 8), for the Parks and Recreation Division, in the initial three-year estimated amount of $755,247, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a five-year estimated amount of $1,258,745.
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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 a rejection of apparent low bidder.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides for the purchase of uniforms for the Parks and Recreation Division.
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?MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) designated this project as a reserve opportunity for certified County Business Enterprise (CBE) firms. Sharp Marketing LLC is a certified CBE (Exhibit 2).
This contract provides uniforms for the Parks and Recreation Division (Group 8).
The Director of Purchasing has determined the apparent low bidder, Mini Wing USA Inc.; the apparent second low bidder, Unifirst Corporation; and the apparent third low bidder, FLA. Gun Center of Broward Corp., are non-responsive to the Basis of Award bid requirement (did not bid all line items in the group) and non-responsible due to non-compliance with the CBE Reserve requirement.
The Parks and Recreation Division has reviewed the bid su...
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