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 lease contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc., for Walk Through Weapons Detection at the Broward County Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Bid No. BLD2123491B1, for the Broward County Aviation Department, in the initial three-year estimated amount of $1,597,059, including the option to purchase the equipment, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a total five-year potential amount of $2,269,059.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.47(a), Award and Execution Authority, Board approval is required for awards exceeding $500,000 inclusive of the value of any renewals or extensions provided for in the contract.
In accordance with Section 332.0075(3)(b), Florida Statutes, a governing body must approve, award, or ratify all contracts executed by or on behalf of a commercial service airport in excess of the threshold amount provided in ? 287.017 for CATEGORY FIVE [i.e., $325,000] as a separate line item on the agenda and must provide a reasonable opportunity for public comment. Such contracts may not be approved, awarded, or ratified as part of a consent agenda.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides for an open-end contract for walk through weapons detection system for the Broward County Aviation Department.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development did not establish County Business Enterprise (CBE) goals for this procurement because there are currently no CBE certified firms that provide these services...
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