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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order Between Palm Peterbilt Truck Centers, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase Of One (1) 2014 Peterbilt Refuse Truck With A Mcneilus Rear Loader In The Amount Of $193,067.00 And Authorizing The Amendment Of The FY 2014 Operating Budget As Adopted And Approved By Resolution R-2013-275 To Permit The Transfer Of Certain Funding As Detailed In Attachment "A".
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Public Works Department, Fleet Division, on behalf of the Sanitation Division, requires the purchase of one (1) Peterbilt Model 320 Refuse Truck with a McNeilus 17 Yard Rear Loader Model 1710 to replace an existing truck that has reached or surpassed its life expectancy and road worthiness due to age, condition (rust/corrosion of body/undercarriage) and mechanical wear, and can no longer be relied upon to perform at required operational levels for beach refuse pickups, special events, and emergency operations.
The requested vehicle was competitively bid through the Florida Sheriff's Association, pursuant to Bid Number 13-11-0904 for the use and reliance of government entities within the State of Florida.
The Southern Region's awarded vendor, Palm Peterbilt Truck Centers, Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was contacted by staff regarding availability and the vendor advised that they can provide the one (1) Peterbilt Model 320 Refuse Truck with a McNeilus 17 Yard Rear Loader Model 1710 as needed by the City.
Palm Peterbilt Truck Centers, Inc. agreed to provide this vehicle, as listed in their perspective Bid/Contracts to the City under the same pricing, terms and conditions.
Section 38.40 (C)(5) of the Purchasing Ordinance allows the Director to procure, without following formal procedures, all goods and services which are subject of contracts with the state, ...
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