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A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Vanderbilt University Medical Center to provide specialized competency restoration training for the General Sessions Courts.
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WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizes the Metropolitan Purchasing Agent to enter into sole source contracts when the Purchasing Agent determines in writing according to standards adopted by the Procurement Standards Board that there is only one source for the supply or services required; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that the services and supplies to be provided by Vanderbilt University Medical Center to meet the requirements for the use of a sole source contract; and,
WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws calls for Council approval by Resolution of sole source contracts “with a total contract amount in excess of three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00)”; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the Contract will benefit the citizens of Davidson County.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1: That the Contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves a sole source contract between Vanderbilt University Medical Center (“VUMC”) and the Metropolitan Government for specialized competency restoration training for the General Sessions Courts.
Sole source contracts may be awarded when it is determined that there is only one source for the supply or services rendered. Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code requires all sole source contracts having a total value in excess of $350,000 to be approved by the Metropolitan Council by a resolution receiving 21 affirmative votes.
The estimated value of this contract is $706,980 and therefore requires Council approval. The contract term will begin on December 15, 2026, or the date the contract is approved by all parties and filed in the Metro Clerk’s office, whichever is later. The contract term extends for 60 months.
According to the sole source request form, competency restoration training is highly specialized and (“VUMC”) is the only available and qualified provider capable of delivering this training.
Fiscal Note: The estimated contract value of this sole source contract number C6000186 with Vanderbilt University Medical Center for Specialized Competency Restoration Training is $706,980 to be paid from Fund 10101, Cost Center 1027110210.