TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Theresa Webb, Chief Purchasing Officer
THROUGH: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager
DATE: July 5, 2016
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CONTRACT AWARD TO STROBES-R-US TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND EQUIPMENT
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve an award to Strobes-R-Us, utilizing Broward County Sheriff’s Office Contract # 13104030, for multiple purchases and installations of emergency lights and equipment, for an amount not to exceed $180,000
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Background:
Reliability with emergency lights and warning systems is paramount to police officers, fire fighters, and the safety of the general public, especially when these first responders are answering emergency calls. On April 6, 2016, Commission approved Wheel products as a City standard due to the numerous issues that had been experienced by the Police and Fire departments with products from other manufacturers and to minimize the variety of replacement parts needed to be kept on hand. Using Wheel products as a City standard also allows City Fleet technicians to become familiar with the products for providing diagnosis, maintenance and repairs. The City has requirements to outfit an additional 16 police and fire vehicles in 2016, which will require the requisite emergency lights and other equipment.
Current FY16 approved spending with this vendor is a not-to-exceed amount of $188,000.00. With approval of this award, the FY16 spending limit with Strobes-R-Us will increase to $368,000.00.
This award is in accordance with Code of Ordinances Sections 36.02(C)(6)(B) "City Standard," 36.02(C)(7) “Utilization of Other Governmental Entities’ Contracts”.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval.
Funding Source:
501-3312-591.64-20 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT / AUTOMOTIVE