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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibitTO: Emilio T. Gonzalez, Ph.D City Manager FROM: Annie Perez, CPPD Director Department of Procurement BACKGROUND CITY of MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: July 17, 2018 SUBJECT: Waiver of Competitive Bidding Per Section 18- 85(a) of the City Code, for Installation of Solar Facilities REFERENCES: N/A ENCLOSURES: The City of Miami ("City") in conjunction with District 4, wishes to establish a program for the installation of solar facilities and renewable energy generating equipment to be placed in various District 4 parks and other locations, in order to transition to clean, renewable energy needed for the future of our planet. The City of Miami will partner with Florida Power & Light ("FPL") Company to acquire the most aesthetic and functional solar canopies, carports, and trees available, which are currently considered one of the better solutions for future energy needs. FPL will construct, remodel, repair, and will improve its public electric utility, utilizing its own personnel and at its sole cost, through the installation of the solar facilities. These installations will allow the City to promote awareness, understanding, and adoption of renewable energy to its residents and visitors. RECOMMENDATION In light of the above mentioned, and pursuant to Section 18-85, as amended, it is respectfully recommended that you, as the City Manager, waive competitive sealed bidding methods, via this written finding and reasons herein. Said waiver shall need to he ratified, confirmed, and approved by the Commission, by a four-fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, during an advertised public hearing. Your signature below confirm our approval of waivg mpetitive sealed bidding methods for the installation of solar facilities program_ APPROVED: Date: Emilio T. Gonz4CiM PR 18095