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RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-57: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SHYFT GROUP UPFIT SERVICES, INC., D/B/A STROBES-R-US FOR THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FOR SIX POLICE VEHICLES BASED ON A PIGGYBACK FROM THE SHERIFF OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $91,175.60; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).
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Request Action:
The Lauderhill Police Department is requesting the City Commission to waive competitive bidding requirements in accordance with section 2-144 of the City’s code of ordinance approve the purchase and installation of emergency equipment for six (6) police vehicles not to exceed $91,175.60.
Need:
Action is needed to allow the City to purchase and install emergency equipment from Strobes-R-Us for street deployment of the new vehicles purchased for use by the Lauderhill Police Department.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
Broward Sheriff’s Office through its purchasing department has acquired pricing advantageous to its agency. This pricing has extended to all municipalities. Approval of the resolution will allow the City to furnish the new police vehicles with emergency equipment for street deployment
Attachments:
Copy of Broward Sheriff’s Association Contract
Copy of Quote from Strobes-R-Us
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this service is budgeted in account 305-321-06512 not to exceed $91,175.60.
Estimated Time for Presentation:
Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[ ]Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[ ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live