HomeMy WebLinkAboutJ-1 Resolution: Kauffs of Miami, IncCity of .~Vliami ~ard~ens
1515-200 NW 167`h Street
Miami Gardens, Florida 33169
Aqenda Cover Paqe
Date: November 28, 2007
Mayor Shirley Gibson
Vice Mayor Barbara Watson
Councilman Melvin L. Bratton
Councilman Aaron Campbell Jr.
Councilwoman Sharon Pritchett
Councilman Oscar Braynon II
Councilman Andr~ Williams
Fiscal Impact: No ^ Yes X Public hearing ^ Quasi-Judicial ^
(If yes, explain in Staff Summary) Ordinance ^ Resolution X
Funding Source: N/A 1st Reading o 2nd Reading ^
Contract/P.O. Requirement: Yes X No^ Advertising requirement: Yes X No
Sponsor Name/Department: RFP/RFQ/Bid # RFP#07-08-004 Towing and Storage of
Danny Crew, City Manager Vehicles plus Towing, Storage and Disposal of
Abandoned Vehicles
Title
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO KAUFFS OF MIAMI, INC.,
AS A PRIMARY CONTRACTOR FOR TOWING SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH WESTBROOK MOTORS FOR THIS PURPOSE;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summarv
The Code Enforcement Department and the Police Department requires services for the towing,
storage and disposal of abandoned, unregistered and junked vehicles, trailers and boats that
are in the right-a-way, streets, highways, public or private property throughout the City on an as
needed basis.
Analvsis:
The Code Enforcement Department intends to have a company perform an initial City wide
towing of all abandoned, unregistered and junked vehicles, trailers and boats which shall be
completed within thirty calendar days. The department will then require towing, storage and
disposal services as needed. The Police Department intends to have a company perForm
towing, storage and disposal services for vehicles involved in accidents, impounding and
storage of vehicles involved in investigations on an as needed basis.
Staff prepared specifications to retain a primary and secondary qualified company currently
licensed to provide towing, storage and disposal of vehicles for an initial term contract of three
years. The specifications also required the successful company to guarantee the City no less
J-1) CONSENT AGENI)A
RESOLUTION
KAUFFS OF MIAMI, INC.
than 10% of the gross value of all tows. The RFP #07-08-004 advertised on September 27,
2007. A broadcast notice was sent to 266 suppliers. Seven proposals packages were
requested. Four proposals were received, Kauffs of Miami, Inc. located in Opa Locka;
Westbrook Motors, located in Hialeah; MidTown Towing of Miami, Inc. located in Miami and
Seay Towing, located in North Miami Beach. Seay Towing was non-responsive as certain
required documents were not submitted with their proposal.
A evaluation committee consisting of Danny Crew, City Manager; Maurice Murray, Assistant
Director of Code Enforcement; Carmen Quinn, Director of Code Enforcement; Chris Steer,
Assistant City Manager; and Major Alfred Lewers evaluated the proposals in accordance with
the criteria. The committee met and shorted listed the companies. A site visit was conducted to
inspect the facilities, towing vehicles and equipment of the top two companies, Kauffs of Miami
and Westbrook Motors. The committee evaluated the evidence of equipment, vehicles and
storage facilities based on the site visit. A copy of the proposal document and submittals are
available at the assistant to the mayor and council's office for review. The evaluation ranking
sheet is attached as Exhibit "A".
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Kauffs of Miami, Inc. as primary contactor
for a term contract of three years for the services of towing and storage of vehicles plus towing,
storage and disposal of abandoned vehicles.
RESOLUTION No. 2007-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AWARDING A BID TO KAUFFS OF MIAMI, INC.,
AS A PRIMARY CONTRACTOR FOR TOWING SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH WESTBROOK MOTORS FOR THIS PURPOSE;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
1 WHEREAS, the Code Enforcement Department and the Police Department
2 requires towing services for the storage and disposal of abandoned, unregistered and
3 junked vehicles within the City, and
4 WHEREAS, City staff prepares specifications to retain a primary and secondary
5 qualified company to provide towing services, and
6 WHEREAS, RFP No. 07-08-004 was advertised on September 27, 2007, and
7 WHEREAS, four proposals were received in response to the RFP, and
8 WHEREAS, City staff has evaluated the proposals, and have determined, that
9 based upon evaluation facilities towing vehicles and equipment, that Kauffs of Miami,
10 Inc., should serve as a primary contractor for towing services for the City,
11 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
12 OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
13 Section 1. ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
14 paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
15 made a specific part of this Resolution.
16 Section 2. AWARD OF BID: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens,
17 hereby awards a bid to Kauff s of Miami, Inc., as primary contractor to provide towing
18 services to the City.
19 Section 3. AUTHORIZATION: The City Manager is hereby authorized to
20 negotiate and execute an Agreement with Kauff s of Miami, Inc., for towing services.
21 Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately
22 upon its final passage.
23 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
24 GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 28, 2007.
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36 RONETTA TAYLOR, CMC, CITY CLERK
SHIRLEY GIBSON, MAYOR
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38 PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, ESQ.
39 City Attorney
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41 SPONSORED BY: DANNY CREW, CITY MANAGER
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43 MOVED BY:
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45 VOTE:
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47 Mayor Shirley Gibson
48 Vice Mayor Barbara Watson
49 Councilman Melvin L. Bratton
50 Councilman Oscar Braynon, II
51 Councilman Aaron Campbell
52 Councilwoman Sharon Pritchett
53 Councilman Andre Williams
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