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 threshold increase for open-end, multiple-award Contract No. TRN2115605B1, Bus Parts: New, Rebuilt, OEM, Aftermarket, for the Transit Division and various Broward County agencies, in the increased amount of $925,000 for an estimated three-year amount of $15,225,000; and authorize the Director of Purchasing to increase contract threshold amounts based on the agency's approved budget.
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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
Provides additional funding threshold for replacement parts to support maintenance and repair of the Transit Division bus fleet for the remaining term of the contract and authorize the Director of Purchasing to increase threshold amounts based on the agency approved budget.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT/TRANSIT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development reviewed the scope of work and determined that this project will not contain race-conscious goals for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The goal assignment for this project is race-neutral because federal funds are being utilized (Exhibit 1).
The purpose of this contract is to provide multiple sources a cost-effective way to procure repair parts for Transit buses.
On May 22, 2018 (Item No. 32), the Board awarded Contract No. TRN2115605B1 to 15 vendors in the estimated annual amount of $4,500,000, including two one-year renewals, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $13,500,000.
On December 2, 2019, the Director of Purchasing approv...
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