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A resolution approving a sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and American Red Cross for the provision of licensed training services.
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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 American Red Cross 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 Nashville and 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 American Red Cross, 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.
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This resolution approves a sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and American Red Cross to provide licensed training services for the Nashville Fire Department.
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 M...
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