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, Fortiline, Inc. DBA Fortiline Waterworks, for Water Meters and Repair Parts, Bid No. IND2122200B1, for Water and Wastewater Services and other various County agencies that may have need for these commodities, in the initial one-year estimated amount of $261,736, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a potential three-year estimated amount of $785,208. The initial contract period shall begin on September 25, 2021 and will terminate one year 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 that includes a single bidder, rejection of apparent low bidder, or protested award.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides for water meters and water meter repair parts for Water and Wastewater Services and any other County agency that may have need for these commodities.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development did not reserve this project for Small Business Enterprises under the Sheltered Market Program or assign County Business Enterprise participation goals to this solicitation based on the review of products and services requested (Exhibit 2).
The purpose of this contract is to obtain water meters and water meter repair parts to administer accurate meter readings, meter repairs, monthly utility billings, and revenue collection functions for Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (WW...
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