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 Contract No. Y2113492B1_1, Electrical Maintenance and Repair with Mills Electric Service, Inc., for the Water and Wastewater Services Division and other Broward County agencies, in the estimated increased amount of $385,000 for an estimated not-to-exceed threshold amount of $5,915,418 for the remainder of the contract's current term through October 2, 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.
Effective May 1, 2021: In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.47.(a), Award and Execution Authority, the Board shall make all awards with a value of more than $500,000. The contract threshold increase exceeds the authority of the Director of Purchasing.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides additional funding threshold for unanticipated projects and emergencies for the remaining term of the contract.
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 DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development Division (OESBD) established a County Business Enterprise (CBE) goal of 19% for this contract. Mills Electric Service, Inc. (Mills Electric) committed to 19% CBE participation. However, Mills Electric at the time of award was a certified CBE firm and was self-performing at 100%. During the term of the contract, Mills Electric did not renew their CBE certification. Mills Electric were able to identify two CBE firms to participate on the contract to meet the original 19% CBE goal. The additiona...
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