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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Issuance Of The Attached Blanket Purchase Order Between The Broward Sheriff's Office And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase Of Medical Supplies And Janitorial Supplies In The Estimated Amount Of $140,000.00; And Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Attached Release And Waiver Liability Form.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department requires an agreement for the supply and delivery of fire medical and janitorial supplies for use by the Fire Rescue personnel.
The provision of emergency services by the Department requires the purchase and maintenance of medical and janitorial supplies vital to its operation in accordance with the Department's State of Florida Emergency Medical License.
The Broward County Sheriff's Office ("BSO") has established a program to allow governmental entities to purchase fire medical and janitorial supplies directly from the Sheriff at their cost without mark ups or handling fees.
BSO has competitively bid the required medical and janitorial supplies and the BSO pricing provides the lowest product cost and greater availability to the City.
BSO utilizes the same Florida Regional EMS protocols as our emergency service units and BSO supplies are delivered within 24 hours.
The fire medical and janitorial supplies are provided "as is" with all faults and BSO makes no representations or warranties regarding the fire and medical supplies.
BSO requires all governmental entities that desire to participate in this program to execute a release and waiver of liability form which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
The City's Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department desires to participate in such a program.
Section 38.40 (C) (8) of the City's Purchasing Ordinance provides that purchases of, and contracts for, supplies or...
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