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Contract Extension for City Vehicle Parts Supplier

Original title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL 60-DAYS EXTENSION OF THE AWARDED CONTRACTUAL TERM OF PARTS AUTHORITY, LLC D/BA IMC FOR BID NO. 2021-001 - SUPPLY AND DELIVER AFTERMARKET VEHICLE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, AWARDED UNDER RESOLUTION 21-018, UNTIL MAY 15, 2026, OR UNTIL A NEW SOLICITATION IS RELEASED AND AWARDED; WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST; PROVIDING FOR REBID AT A FUTURE DATE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Record date · February 18, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Margate has approved a 60-day contract extension for Parts Authority, LLC (doing business as IMC) to continue supplying aftermarket vehicle parts and accessories. This extension remains in effect until May 15, 2026, or until a new contract is awarded, whichever happens first.

Why it matters

This resolution ensures the city maintains a continuous supply of vehicle parts for its fleet while it prepares to solicit bids for a new long-term contract.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Parts Authority, LLC

The company is authorized to continue providing vehicle parts to the city for an additional 60 days.

Directly affected

City of Margate Fleet Operations

The department will continue to receive vehicle parts from the current vendor during the extension period.

Key Facts

The City of Margate approved a 60-day extension for the contract with Parts Authority, LLC (d/b/a IMC).
The contract covers the supply and delivery of aftermarket vehicle parts and accessories.
The extension expires on May 15, 2026, or upon the award of a new solicitation, whichever occurs first.
The city is authorized to rebid the contract at a future date.

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The contract was originally awarded under Resolution 21-018 via Bid No. 2021-001.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was this contract extended?

The resolution provides a 60-day extension to ensure the continued supply of vehicle parts while the city prepares for a new process.

When will the city find a new supplier?

The city is authorized to rebid the contract, and the current extension will end by May 15, 2026, or sooner if a new contract is awarded.

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Contract Continuity

The city is utilizing a short-term extension to bridge the gap between an expiring contract and a future rebid process.

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