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RESOLUTION NO. 26R-02-43: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO PIGGYBACK THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION (FSA) LIGHT VEHICLE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND OUTFITTING OF POLICE VEHICLES, AND TO AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,250,000.00, FROM VARIOUS VENDORS SUBJECT TO BUDGET AVAILABILITY AND CITY PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO THE APPROPRIATE PIGGYBACK AGREEMENT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).
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Request Action:
Approve a resolution authorizing the City of Lauderhill to piggyback the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Light Vehicle Contract for the purchase and outfitting of police vehicles, and to authorize expenditures in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000.00, subject to budget availability and City procurement requirements.
Need Summary Explanation/ Background:
The Lauderhill Police Department requires the replacement and outfitting of police vehicles to maintain operational readiness, officer safety, and fleet reliability. Piggybacking on an existing competitively procured cooperative contract allows the City to acquire vehicles and associated equipment efficiently, while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and cost controls.
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) competitively solicited and awarded the Light Vehicle Contract (FSA 25VEL-33) for the purchase of law enforcement vehicles and related equipment. This contract permits cooperative purchasing by municipalities and other governmental entities.
The City of Lauderhill proposes to utilize this contract to purchase Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, including required law-enforcement-specific equipment and upfitting. A current quote...
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