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A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the purchase of a Mobile Command Center for the Coral Gables Police Department to MBF Industries, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $1,129,207.89, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2020-007 and Section 2-763 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.
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The purpose of this Invitation for Bids is to contract with a qualified and experienced bidder for the purchase of a Mobile Command Center for the Police Department. This Mobile Command Center shall provide the City with a mobile, on-site platform for command, control and communications during terrorist attacks, natural disasters, national events and other similar occurrences. The awarded bidder will be responsible for vehicle manufacturing, warranty, parts, and service.
On February 18, 2019, the Procurement Division of Finance formally advertised, issued and distributed IFB 2020-007. Fifty (50) prospective bidders downloaded the IFB package from Public Purchase, the City’s web-based e-Procurement service.
On May 4, 2020, three (3) bids were received in response to the IFB: MBF Industries, Inc., Tampa Truck Center LLC., d/b/a Southport Truck Group, and Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc.
On July 21, 2020, a Technical Evaluation Committee convened to evaluate the technical portion of the bid response from the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and found the equipment bid to be in conformance with technical specifications listed in the IFB.
The Police Department concurs with the Chief Procurement Officer’s recommendation to award the purchase of a Mobile Command Center for the Coral Gables Police Department to MBF Industries, Inc., in the amount of $1,129,207.89.