Explanation
BACKGROUND: To waive competitive bidding allowing a modification and extension of the existing city-wide contract FL000755 for the option to rent lines for the Division of Fire, the largest user, to and including September 30, 2005. Formal bids were opened by the Purchasing Office on March 8, 2001. The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06. (Proposal No. SA000010BGB). Contract No. FL000755, with Economy Linen and Towel Service, Inc., was established in accordance with bids received. Their contract compliance number is 31-0512911.
1. Amount of additional funds: No additional funds are needed to modify this contract. The agency would be responsible for setting up its own funds. It is estimated that the division will spend approximately $55,000.00 annually.
2. Reason additional needs were not foreseen: An extension was provided for in the original contract. The Division of Fire did not exercise the option prior to the contract expiration date.
3. Reason other procurement processes not used: Time is of the essence as the contract has expired and there is an immediate need to supply linens to the Division of Fire.
4. How cost was determined: The cost, terms and conditions are in accordance with the original agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required to extend the option contract. The agency must set aside their own funding for their estimated expenditures.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search. In order to provide uninterrupted service and supply, this ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, no less than 37 days will be added to this procurement cycle.
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To authorize and direct the Finance Director to modify and extend the citywide contrac...
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