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Approval of Qualified Vendors for Water and Sewer Supplies

Original title: MOTION TO APPROVE Qualified Vendors List (QVL) for Water, Sewer & Irrigation Materials, Solicitation No. OPN2129644B2, for Water and Wastewater Services and various other Broward County agencies that may need these products, with firms listed on Exhibit 1, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to approve purchases from the QVL as needed, in the initial two-year estimated amount of $1,400,000 and a five-year estimated total amount of $3,500,000, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the QVL for up to three one-year periods

June 10, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This motion authorizes the expenditure of $3.5 million in public funds over five years to ensure the county has a steady supply of materials for maintaining water and wastewater infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Broward County Water and Wastewater Services

This department will utilize the QVL to procure necessary materials for infrastructure maintenance.

Vendors listed in Exhibit 1

These firms are authorized to receive purchase orders from the county for water, sewer, and irrigation materials.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

Broward County is establishing a list of pre-approved vendors to supply water, sewer, and irrigation materials for county departments. This action authorizes the Director of Purchasing to spend up to $3.5 million over five years on these supplies.

Key Facts

The county is creating a Qualified Vendors List (QVL) for water, sewer, and irrigation materials.
The total estimated expenditure for the QVL is $3,500,000 over a five-year period.
The initial estimated expenditure for the first two years is $1,400,000.
The Director of Purchasing is authorized to approve individual purchases from the QVL as needed.
The QVL may be renewed for up to three additional one-year periods beyond the initial five years.
The materials are intended for Water and Wastewater Services and other relevant Broward County agencies.
The specific firms included in the QVL are listed in Exhibit 1 of the solicitation.
The solicitation identifier for this procurement is OPN2129644B2.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Qualified Vendors List (QVL)?

A QVL is a pre-approved list of companies that have met the county's requirements to provide specific goods or services, allowing the county to purchase from them without repeating the bidding process for every individual order.

How much money is being spent on these supplies?

The county estimates spending $1.4 million over the first two years, with a total estimated cost of $3.5 million over the full five-year term.

Why It Matters

This motion authorizes the expenditure of $3.5 million in public funds over five years to ensure the county has a steady supply of materials for maintaining water and wastewater infrastructure.

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Long-term Procurement Strategy

The county is utilizing a five-year contract structure with potential three-year extensions to streamline the procurement of recurring infrastructure materials.

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Connected Entities

organizationPublic Works Department“The department initiating the request for materials.”Map →

locationBroward County“The local government entity managing the procurement.”Map →

otherOPN2129644B2“The solicitation number for the vendor list.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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