Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approval to Participate in the State of Florida Contract #25101600-21-STC for the Purchase of Medium & Heavy Trucks with Step One Automotive FD CW, LLC and Tampa Truck Center, LLC.
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Submitted By: Michelle Fentress, Procurement Agent I, Procurement Management Department (PMD).
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Mission to provide exceptional municipal services.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Michelle Fentress, Procurement Agent I, PMD.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie , Step One Automotive FD CS, LLC and Tampa Truck Center, LLC.
3. Purpose: To purchase medium to heavy trucks at discounted prices.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: The initial term began on October 1, 2021 and expires on September 30, 2026 with the option to renew the contracts in whole or in part.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Allows the City to purchase medium and heavy trucks at discounted prices.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): The cost to the City will be determined per purchase at the negotiated rates contained in this contract.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council waive the bidding, per Chapter 35.04(c), good cause shown, and approve participating in the State of Florida Contract #25101600-21-STC for the Purchase of Medium & Heavy Trucks with all awarded vendors.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve participating in the State of Florida Contract #25101600-21-STC.
2. Move that the Council not approve participating in the State of Florida Contract #25101600-21-STC and provide staff with direction.
Background: The State of Florida offers statewide purchasing contracts on a variety of vehicles that are available to eligible agencies. These contracts provide a discount for purchases much larger than if the City issued a solicitation of its own.
Issues/Analysis: Staff review...
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