HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2026-3966RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS WITH
FEDERAL EASTERN INTERNATIONAL, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE
EQUIPMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALLTHINGS NECESSARY
TO EFFECTUATE THE TERMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2025, via Resolution No. 2025-635, the City Commission of
the City of Sunny Isles Beach (the "City") adopted the Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
for the Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026 ("Adopted
Budget"); and
WHEREAS, the City's Police Department ("SIBPD") requires ongoing access to safety
equipment, supplies, and related services in order to maintain officer safety, operational
readiness, and effective delivery of law enforcement services to the community (the "Goods");
and
WHEREAS, due to ongoing operational demands, equipment replacement needs, and
continued support of departmental operations, SIBPD is seeking approval to purchase the Goods
from Federal Eastern International, LLC (the "Vendor"); and
WHEREAS, funds for the purchase of the Goods has been allocated in the Adopted
Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Vendor has been awarded Contract No. 250101 by The Interlocal
Purchasing System ("TIPS") for Safety Equipment, Supplies and Services; and
WHEREAS, the contract available through TIPS was awarded pursuant to a publicly
advertised and competitively solicited Request for Proposals ("RFP") process; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 62-13(I) of the City's Code of Ordinance, "Purchases made
through intergovernmental cooperative purchasing arrangements or purchasing consortiums
organized as a corporation not for profit whose members are governmental entities, provided
that such cooperative purchasing arrangements or consortiums provide for a competitive
process to select a vendor," are exempt from the competitive bidding requirements of Chapter
62 of the City's Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to authorize the expenditure of budgeted funds
with the Vendor for the purchase of the desired Goods, in an amount not to exceed One Hundred
Ten Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($110,000.00).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Expenditure of Budgeted Funds. The City Commission hereby authorize the
expenditure of budgeted funds with the Vendor for the purchase of the desired Goods, in an
amount not to exceed One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($110,000.00).
Section 2. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute
the SaaS Agreement and to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective upon adoption.
ATTES
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of Febru , 20 6.
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
Mauticio Betan4ur, CIVIC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Wain E. Boileau, for Nabors, Giblin &
Nickerson, P.A., City Attorney
Moved by: Seconded
Vote:
Mayor Svechin
Vice Mayor Viscarra
Commissioner Joseph
Commissioner Lama
Commissioner Stuyvesant
(Yes)
(No)
(Yes)
(No)
(Yes)
(Yes)
(No)
(No)
(Yes)
(No)
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Printed 10 February 2026
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Federal Eastern International LLC
EMAIL PO & VENDOR QUOTE TO: TIPSPO@TIPS-USA.COM PO AND QUOTE MUST REFERENCE VENDOR TIPS
CONTRACT NUMBER ATTACH PO AS A PDF -ONLY ONE PO (WITH QUOTE) PER ATTACHMENT
PAYMENT TO
ADDRESS 135 W Adams Street
CITY Jacksonville
STATE FL
TIPS CONTACT
NAME Charlie Martin
PHONE (866) 839-8477
FAX (866) 839-8472
ZIP 32202 EMAIL tips@tips-usa.com
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Overview
Federal Eastern International (FEI) was founded in January 2010. Our mission is to provide law enforcement, and
other first responders, with advanced protective solutions and equipment. We are a trusted partner and reliable
resource.
At the heart of our organization is the service we provide. We ensure that each and every agency and individual we
serve receives the attention, respect and equipment they need to perform their mission. We do not see ourselves as a
distributor, but as a partner to the agencies and individuals that trust us with their business.
To accomplish this, FEI has a large team committed to the safety of our protectors and their mission. Our sales and
contracting teams are subject matter experts with more than 100 years of combined experience. We form partnerships
with our industry leading Elite Manufacturers Group to enable FEI to provide solutions, equipment, training, pricing,
and customer support in the service to our customers.
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AWARDED CONTRACTS "View EDGAR Doc" on Website
Contract Comodity
250101 Safety Equipment, Supplies and Services
CONTACTS BY CONTRACTS
Heather Forbes Administrator
Karen Pino
Administrator
Exp Date EDGAR .
03/31/2028 See EDGAR Certification Doc.
(813) 557-6882 hforbes@srtsupply.com
(727) 573-8547 kpino@fedeastintl.com
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager
FROM: Edward Santiago, Chief of Police
DATE: February 19, 2026
RE: Authorization to Increase Purchase Threshold with Federal Eastern
International, LLC
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
REASONS:
The Police Department is requesting authorization to increase the spending authority for Federal
Eastern International, LLC. Due to ongoing operational demands, equipment replacement needs, and
the continued requirement to maintain officer safety and operational readiness, the department
anticipates the need to make additional purchases from this vendor.
As such, the department is requesting an increase in the total blanket purchase order (13130) amount
authorized with Federal Eastern International, LLC to an amount not to exceed $110,000.00 for FY26, in
order to ensure uninterrupted access to necessary equipment and continued support of departmental
operations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The purchases will be made on an "as needed" basis by cooperative purchase via The Interlocal
Purchasing System (TIPS), Contract #250101. The purchase will be accomplished by Cooperative
Purchase via Request for Proposal (RFP) #250101, initiated by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS),
whereby Federal Eastern International, LLC, was one of the successful vendors contracted to provide
Safety Equipment, Supplies and Services.
The contract is good through March 31, 2028. The contract available under TIPS has been awarded by
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virtue of a public competitive procurement process compliant with State and Federal statutes.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds have been appropriated in various accounts of the Police Department.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
TIPS Contract.pdf
Item Number: 9.E
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