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 bidder, Polaris Fire Protection, Inc., for FLL Fire Suppression Inspections, Maintenance, and Repair Services, Bid No. BLD2128306B2, for the Broward County Aviation Department, in the initial one-year estimated amount of $2,074,835 (which includes a total allowance in the annual amount of $387,000), and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for four one-year periods, for a five-year estimated amount of $10,374,176.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with Florida Statutes Section 332.0075(3)(b), a governing body must approve, award, or ratify contracts for the purchase of commodities or contractual services executed by or on behalf of a large hub airport in an amount that exceeds $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
Provides fire suppression inspections, maintenance, and repair services at the Broward County Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) determined that no County Business Enterprise (CBE) participation goal should apply to this solicitation based on its review of the products and services requested and availability of CBE firms to perform the services (Exhibit 2).
This contract provides for fire suppression system inspections, maintenance, and repair services at the Broward County Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood In...
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