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Resolution: R-03-1104
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3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 03-0122 Final Action Date: 10/9/2003
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR -FIFTHS
(4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING
THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING OF AN EMERGENCY, WAIVING THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PROCEDURES, AND
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PALMETTO FORD TRUCK SALES,
INC.,(NON-MINORITY/MIAMI-DADE COUNTY VENDOR), 7245 N.W. 36
STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THREE (3) 2004 FORD
F-350 SRW 4 X 4 PICKUP TRUCKS WITH OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,573 FOR EACH PICKUP, FORA TOTAL
PROPOSED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $121,719, AND AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) 8'6" X 24' x 86" TRAILERS, FROM KENDALL
TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.,(NON-MINORITY/MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
VENDOR), 13818 S.W. 144 AVENUE, ROAD, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $6,990 FOR EACH TRAILER, FORA TOTAL PROPOSED
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,960; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURCHASE VARIOUS EMERGENCY RESPONDER
EQUIPMENT (SEE ATTACHMENT "A") FROM FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
L.L.C. (NON-MINORITY/NON-LOCAL VENDOR), 6507 HARNEY ROAD, TAMPA,
FLORIDA, UNDER EXISTING DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA)
CONTRACT BID #SP0500-99-3-0020, EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 23, 2003,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $514,929 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $664,608, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
FIRE -RESCUE; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE GRANT ENTITLED, "URBAN
AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT PROGRAM II, PROJECT NO.
110111, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 280910.6.840.
WHEREAS, the Department of Fire -Rescue requires to purchase three (3) 2004 Ford F-350
SW 4 X 4 pickup trucks, four (4) 8'6" X 24' X 86" trailers, to be used during the Free Trade Area of
the Americas ("FTAA") negotiations scheduled to be held in Downtown Miami for the period of
November 16 - 22, 2003; and
WHEREAS, this equipment is necessary to continue to increase the department's level of
readiness in compliance with the Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness Program and the
UASI Grant Program II; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission approved and adopted Ordinance No. 12394 on July 17,
2003, allocating the funds to allow the purchase of specialized equipment necessary for the FTAA
event. However, due to the imminent deadline for the preparation of said event, the Department
of Fire -Rescue did not have adequate time to prepare the bid and follow the competitive sealed
bidding process after the funds were in place; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Fire -Rescue requested informal bids from three (3) vendors for
the purchase of three (3) 2004 Ford F-350 SW 4 X 4 pickup trucks, and four (4) 8'6" X 24" X 86"
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trailers; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Fire -Rescue analyzed the bids received for the aforementioned
equipment. Bids submitted by Palmetto Ford Truck Sales, Inc., and Kendall Trailer Manufacturing,
Inc., were deemed as the most responsive bids meeting specifications. Furthermore, Palmetto
Ford Truck Sales, Inc., and Kendall Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. are the only vendors that can offer
services and guarantee deliverance of said equipment and/or loan the City two (2) work type vans
or box trucks from their used inventory, Palmetto Ford Truck Sales, Inc., at no additional cost to
the City of Miami prior to the November 2003 International Trade Ministerial Meeting scheduled
November 16, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department also has a need to purchase various emergency responder
equipment (See Attachment "A"), from Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C., under existing Defense
Logistics Agency (DLA) Contract Bid #SP0500-99-D-0020, effective until December 23, 2003,
which authorizes federal, state, and local emergency response organizations to procure
commercially available emergency response equipment in accordance with the Office for State
(ODP) Domestic Preparedness Equipment Support Program to expedite specialized equipment
purchases approved by the Federal Government using federal grant funds; and
WHEREAS, to meet the cited FTAA deadline and demands of this significant event, it is
imperative that the Department of Fire -Rescue is ready to render assistance at an emergency
level to our community;
WHEREAS, it is now appropriate to ratify, approve and confirm the City Manager's finding of
an emergency to purchase three (3) 2004 Ford F-350 SRW 4 X 4 pickup trucks with optional
equipment, from Palmetto Ford Truck Sales, Inc., four (4) 8'6" X 24" 86" trailers, from Kendall
Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. and various emergency responder equipment (See Attachment "A"),
from Fisher Scientific L.L.C., under existing DLA Contract Bid #SP0500-99-D-0020, effective until
December 23, 2003, for the Department of Fire -Rescue; and
WHEREAS, funding is available from UASI II Grant Project No. 110111, Account Code No.
280910.6.270.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted
by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, the City Manager's finding of an emergency,
for the acquisition of three (3) 2004 Ford F-350 SRW 4 X 4 pickup trucks with optional equipment,
in an amount not to exceed $40,573 for each pickup, for a total proposed amount not to exceed
$121,719, and authorizing the purchase of four (4) 8'6" X 24' X 86" trailers, from Kendall Trailer
Manufacturing, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $6,990 for each trailer, for a total proposed
amount not to exceed $27,960; further authorizing the City Manager to purchase various
emergency responder equipment (See Attachment "A"), from Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C.,
under existing Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contract Bid #SP0500-99-D-0020, effective until
December 23, 2003, in an amount not to exceed $514,929 for a total contract amount not to
exceed $664,608, for the Department of Fire -Rescue, is ratified, approved and confirmed.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature
of the Mayor.{1}
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Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall
become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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