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 AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, Fort Lauderdale Transportation, Inc. dba USA Transportation, for Transportation Services for Airports, Convention Center, and Tri-County Destinations, Bid No. GEN2120154B1, for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and other various County agencies, in the initial estimated term amount of $736,538, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for an additional one-year period with an estimated amount of $736,538, for a potential total estimated amount of $1,473,076. The initial contract period begins January 1, 2021 and terminates on December 31, 2021.
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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 that includes a single bidder, rejection of apparent low bidder, or protested award.
What Action Accomplishes
The purpose of this contract is to provide transportation services for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) did not assign Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or County Business Enterprise (CBE) goals for this project because there were no subcontracting opportunities for SBE or CBE contractors. This item was previously scheduled for Board action on September 10, 2020; however, the item was pulled for further staff review. OESBD conducted additional outreach to determine if there were any SBE or CBE firms that could participate in this...
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