§ 2-24. Quotes and formal solicitations.

(a)

Informal quotes ($3,000.00 to $29,999.99). Except as provided in this division, procurement of goods or services (including leases) with an estimated value greater than or equal to $3,000.00 but less than or equal to $29,999.99 require two or more written quotes in accordance with the procedures adopted by the City.

(b)

Formal request for quotes ($30,000.00 to $49,999.99). Except as otherwise provided in this division, procurement of goods or services (including leases) with an estimated value greater than or equal to $30,000.00 but less than or equal to $49,999.99 require a formal request for quotes which shall be posted on the City's procurement portal in an attempt to obtain two or more written quotes. The requesting department shall submit the required specifications to the Central Services Division.

(c)

Request for formal sealed competitive solicitation ($50,000.00 or greater). Except as otherwise provided in this division, procurement of goods or services (including leases) with an estimated value greater than or equal to $50,000.00 shall require a formal sealed competitive solicitation. Such solicitations may be in the form of an invitation to bid (ITB), request for proposal (RFP), request for statement of qualifications (RFSQ), request for information (RFI) or any other formal solicitation process.

(d)

Items may not be purchased in divided quantities to avoid the requirements of this division. For example, a department may have several similar items that are needed for their operation throughout the fiscal year and individually these items are less than $30,000.00 but in aggregate the items are in excess of $30,000.00. These items should not be split into several requisitions but should be consolidated and procured following the applicable solicitation process.

(e)

The solicitation of competitive bids or proposals for professional services covered by the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of F.S. § 287.055.

(f)

The solicitation of competitive bids or proposals for any City construction project that is projected to cost more than $200,000.00 shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of F.S. § 255.0525.

(g)

The solicitation of competitive bids or proposals for City utility projects shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of F.S. ch. 180.

( Ord. No. 2017-8 , § 2, 6-20-17)