Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Sandy-Michael McDonald
Department: Economic and Small Business Development
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendments to the Agreements for the Library of Professional Services for the Broward Municipal Services District (RFP No. R211976R1) with up to the 12 vendors currently contracted with the County in substantially the form of Exhibit 1; and to authorize the County Administrator to execute same with any required modifications, provided such modifications do not impose an additional material financial risk on the County, and subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney.
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Why Action is Necessary
Sections 21.53(a) of the Broward County Procurement Code requires Board approval of agreements that exceed five years.
What Action Accomplishes
Amends up to 12 existing agreements related to RFP No. R211976R1 to extend the term of the agreements for five additional years.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The above motion is consistent with the Board’s Value of “Ensuring economic opportunities for Broward’s diverse population.”
On September 15, 2016, the Board approved the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) Economic Development Program (Item No. 77) to revitalize the commercial corridors of the BMSD. The program includes façade/property improvement, business development/redevelopment, demolition grant programs, as well as strategic land assembly and revolving loan programs.
The Economic Development Program for the BMSD seeks to enhance the potential long-term impact of existing businesses as an important aim of business retention and expansion activities, and to create opportunities for new private investment in the area as well as increase the potential for positive public benefit related to the BMSD. Specifically, enhancements to businesses located on the commercial corridors of the BMSD increase the potential for additional customer traffic, further investment, and increased employment where jobs are needed. The program targets businesses located on the following commercial corridors in the BMSD:
• Broward Boulevard (north side only) from NW 24th Avenue West to NW 31st Avenue
• Sunrise Boulevard from NW 24th Avenue West to NW 31st Avenue
• NW 27th Avenue from Broward Boulevard North to Sunrise Boulevard
• State Road 7/U.S. 441 (west side only) from Peters Road to Interstate 595 (Unincorporated parcels only)
• Peters Road (south side only) from State Road 7 to SW 45th Avenue
• Davie Boulevard Extension from State Road 7 to SW 45th Avenue
Funds allocated for this program are in the budget within the BMSD and cannot be utilized in other areas of the County.
To date, the County has completed a strategic land assembly and a demolition project. There are seven projects in the construction phase and one project in the design phase. The revolving loan program was launched in January 2021.
The Library of Professional Services for the Broward Municipal Services District (Library) is an integral part of the Economic Development Program. The Library, currently composed of 12 CBE and SBE Certified Businesses, allows the County to procure professional design services in support of the Economic Development Program, while continuing the County’s commitment to the small Business Community. The Broward County Construction Management Division serves as project manager of the Library. This Board action allows for the extension of the agreements in the Library for an additional five years but limits the maximum to be spent on all firms in the Library to no more than $500,000 in the aggregate over the life of the Agreements.
Source of Additional Information
Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director, OESBD, (954) 357-5615
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The approximate fiscal impact to the County for the Library is $500,000 in the aggregate over the life of the agreements and the funds have been allocated from the Economic Development Program budget already approved by the Board.