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Approval of Moving Services Contract for New Police Headquarters

Original title: Motion Approving a Piggyback Agreement Utilizing the Broward County Board of County Commissioners Contract No. GEN2123165B1 for Moving Services for the New Police Headquarters and Other Citywide Relocation Needs - Armstrong Relocation, Florida, LLC - $144,192 - and Citywide Subject to Availability of Funds - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Record date · November 4, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The city has approved a contract with Armstrong Relocation, Florida, LLC to provide moving services for the new police headquarters and other citywide relocation needs. This agreement uses a 'piggyback' method, meaning the city is adopting the terms of an existing contract previously negotiated by Broward County.

Why it matters

The city is spending $144,192 to facilitate the relocation of the police department and other city offices, with additional future costs dependent on available funding.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Armstrong Relocation, Florida, LLC

The company is contracted to provide moving services to the city for a specified fee.

Directly affected

Residents of Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4

These residents are located in the districts where the relocation services and associated city facility changes are taking place.

Key Facts

  • The city approved a contract for moving services with Armstrong Relocation, Florida, LLC.
  • The total authorized expenditure for this contract is $144,192.
  • The agreement is a 'piggyback' contract, utilizing Broward County Board of County Commissioners Contract No. GEN2123165B1.
  • The services are primarily for the new police headquarters and other citywide relocation needs.
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  • Future citywide relocation services under this contract are subject to the availability of funds.
  • The project impacts Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • The item was processed as a 'Consent Purchase' by the Procurement Services department.
  • The motion was introduced on September 23, 2025, and has passed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'piggyback' agreement?
A allows a local government to purchase goods or services using the terms, conditions, and pricing of a contract already established by another government agency, such as a county, without having to go through a separate competitive bidding process.
Which city departments are moving?
The document specifically mentions the new police headquarters and general citywide relocation needs.

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Use of Inter-Agency Procurement

The city is utilizing existing county-level contracts to expedite procurement for major facility moves, likely to save on administrative costs and time.

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