Non-Competitive_Oversight_Committee_Justification_Form.docx

This is a Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form for Pinellas County, Florida, related to a Tree Maintenance and Removal Services contract. The form documents the justification for proceeding with a non-competitive procurement approach, requiring approval from committee members Merry Celeste, Don Crowell, Chris Rose, and the Department ACA. The contract seeks to establish an agreement with qualified vendors to provide comprehensive tree maintenance services across County-owned and managed properties, including administrative buildings, parks, vacant lots, rights-of-way, landscaped medians, stormwater facilities, and environmentally sensitive areas throughout Pinellas County. Services are to be managed by the Pinellas County Construction and Property Management Department with the objective of maintaining safe conditions year-round while enhancing public spaces and protecting the County's investment.

The justification form requires documentation of the project budget estimate, engagement duration, project manager identification, and requisitioning department information. The form also mandates explanation of whether the proposed vendor has been utilized on prior contracts and requests background justification for the non-competitive approach. While the related state and local contract opportunity indicates an intent to initiate a competitive Invitation to Bid process, this justification form suggests consideration of a non-competitive procurement method, requiring documented approval from the identified oversight committee members before proceeding. The form was last revised on May 5, 2023.