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An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 38 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled "Purchasing" Repealing Section 38.39(B)(3)(S); Amending Section 38.40, Competitive Bidding Or Competitive Proposals Required; Amending Section 38.42, Formal Contract Procedure; Amending Section 38.43, Open Market Procedure; Amending Section 38.48, Termination, Extension, And Renewal Of Contracts.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the Attached Ordinance.
Explanation:
The City of Hollywood has an established procurement process to provide and ensure transparency and integrity for City wide purchases of goods and services.
The City of Hollywood is an active member in good standing with the National Institute of Government Purchasing at both regional and national level.
The National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP) is the leading national non-profit organization for public sector purchasing professional and provides its members with many services, including education, professional development, networking, research and technical assistance.
In August 2014, the NIGP completed a review of the City's procurement policies, procedures, ordinances, as well as impacting legislation.
The four (4) month review supported the City's procurement policies and procedures as following the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Procurement Code (MPC,) while providing recommend areas for process enhancement.
The City of Hollywood desires to maintain a procurement process, which follows best practices as, recommend by the NIGP.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Wazir A. Ishmael, City Manager
George Keller, Assistant City Manager/Finance & Administration
Matthew Lalla, Director, Financial Services
Joel Wasserman, Director, Procurement Services