Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: George Tablack
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Purchasing
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and Removal Transport Services of Broward Inc., for Removal and Transportation of Deceased Persons, Request for Proposals No. GEN2118621P1, for an initial three-year term in the not-to-exceed amount of $609,120, which includes optional services in the amount of $33,120, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the Agreement for a renewal term of two one-year renewal periods, for a five-year not-to-exceed amount of $1,015,200; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. The Agreement will begin upon the date of execution and terminate three years from that date.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.31.a.4, Award Authority, Board approval is required for awards exceeding $500,000.
What Action Accomplishes
Engages the services of a qualified firm to provide removal and transportation of deceased persons, medical records, specimens, physical evidence and storage of deceased persons, between various locations throughout Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade Counties on an as needed basis.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE OFFICE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TRAUMA SERVICES RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) did not assign County Business Enterprise (CBE) goals for this procurement because there are no certified CBE firms that can meet the requirements of the solicitation. The OESBD determined that this project is not subject to the Broward County Workforce Investment Program (Exhibit 3).
This Agreement provides for the removal and transportation of deceased persons, medical records, specimens, physic...
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