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P.H. 2017-28: (PUBLIC HEARING 2ND READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 32, “DEPARTMENTS,” OF THE POMPANO BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 32.39, “COMPETITIVE BIDDING,” AND SECTION 32.4, “STANDARDIZATION,” TO PROVIDE FOR REVISION TO THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
FIRST READING: FEBRUARY 14, 2017
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(Staff Contact: Otis J. Thomas)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
In continuing efforts to streamline and align with the City’s Strategic Plan, staff is seeking Commission approval to increase thresholds for the following types of procurement activity: Invitation to Bid (ITB), sole source, emergency, piggy-back, and work authorizations thresholds to $75,000.00. These thresholds have not been increased since 1996. If approved, an estimated 43% increase in opportunities will be created for Local businesses to do business with the City. Approval of this request will also assist the City in achieving its Lean Six Sigma initiative of eliminating waste and being more efficient with available resources in its operations.
Origin of request for this action: General Services Department
Fiscal impact and source of funding: N/A