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, AR Maintenance Solutions Inc, Group 1 of Grounds Maintenance Services, Bid No. BLD2121876B1, for the Facilities Management Division in the annual estimated amount of $425,626, which includes allowances for permit fees, direct costs for chemicals, herbicides and pesticides, replacement parts and materials and for pest control subcontractor costs in the amount of $5,000; and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $1,276,879. The initial contract period shall begin August 14, 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.
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 all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to provide ground maintenance services.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) established a 25% County Business Enterprise (CBE) program requirement for this project. AR Maintenance Solutions, Inc, a certified CBE, has committed to 100% CBE participation, which has been reviewed and approved by the OESBD (E...
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