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 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 2. ADMINISTRATION
 Article IV. PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES

  § 2-131. Procurement methodology.  

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  • (a)

    Small purchases.

    (1)

    Purchases not exceeding $5,000.00 shall require, at a minimum, obtaining one written quotation.

    (2)

    Purchases between $5,000.01 and $35,000.00 shall require a minimum of three quotes from contractors or vendors. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

    (3)

    Purchases of professional services equal to or less than $35,000.00 shall require, at a minimum, obtaining three written quotation, unless otherwise stipulated by Florida Statute.

    (b)

    Competitively sealed procurements. Procurements in excess of $35,000.00 shall require the use of competitive sealed bidding, except as otherwise provided in this article.

    (1)

    The solicitation documents will be made available on the town's website. A newspaper advertisement may also be issued for the solicitation.

    (2)

    ITBs shall be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as determined by the Mayor.

    (3)

    Competitive negotiations will be awarded to the proposer providing the most advantageous proposal to the town, as determined by the Mayor.

    (4)

    RFPs and RFQs shall be awarded to the highest ranked firm, except where it is determined that such award is not in the best interest of the town or where the town and the highest ranked proposer are not able to reach a mutual contractual agreement.

    (5)

    Submittals will be received by the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk will open the submittals at the stated time in the presence of the Town Attorney. The name of the bidder or proposer shall be read aloud and recorded in writing.

    (c)

    Architectural and engineering services. All such services shall be procured in accordance with F.S. § 287.055, which is also known as the "Consultant Competitive Negotiation Act" or "CCNA."

    (d)

    The Town Mayor may request authorization from the Town Council to waive the requirements of this section where the Town Attorney has made a written recommendation where, based on specific circumstances, it is not practical to comply with the requirements of this section for a specific solicitation(s).

(Ord. No. C-357, § 7, 6-18-2013)