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Approval of Equipment Rental Contracts for Broward County Transportation

Original title: A. MOTION TO APPROVE open-end contract to Caterpillar, Inc., under Sourcewell Contract No. 040924, Equipment Rental, Products and Related Services for the Broward County Transportation Department, in the initial three-year maximum not-to-exceed amount of $1,050,000, subject to the execution of the Participating Addendum attached hereto as Exhibit 1, authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute the applicable Participating Addendum, and any amendments to renew the contract for the full duration of the Sourcewell Contract, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, up to a total maximum not-to-exceed amount of $1,400,000. ACTION: (T-10:46 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO APPROVE open-end contract to Global Rental Co., Inc. under Sourcewell Contract No. 040924, Equipment Rental, Products and Related Services for the Broward County Transportation Department, in the initial five-year maximum not-to-exceed amount of $1,750,000, subject to the execution of the Participating Addendum attached hereto as Exhibit 2, authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute the applicable Participating Addendum, and any amendments to renew the contract for the full duration of the Sourcewell Contract, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, up to a total maximum not-to-exceed amount of $2,450,000. ACTION: (T-10:46 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. C. MOTION TO APPROVE open-end contract to Herc Rentals, Inc. under Sourcewell Contract No. 040924, Equipment Rental, Products and Related Services for the Broward County Transportation Department, in the initial five-year maximum not-to-exceed amount of $1,750,000, subject to the execution of the Participating Addendum attached hereto as Exhibit 3, authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute the applicable Participating Addendum, and any amendments to renew the contract for the full duration of the Sourcewell Contract, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, up to a total maximum not-to-exceed amount of $2,450,000. ACTION: (T-10:46 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. D. MOTION TO APPROVE open-end contract to United Rentals, Inc. under Sourcewell Contract No. 040924, Equipment Rental, Products and Related Services for the Broward County Transportation Department, in the initial five-year maximum not-to-exceed amount of $1,750,000, subject to the execution of the Participating Addendum attached hereto as Exhibit 4, authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute the applicable Participating Addendum, and any amendments to renew the contract for the full duration of the Sourcewell Contract, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, up to a total maximum not-to-exceed amount of $2,450,000. ACTION: (T-10:46 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0.

August 21, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The county has authorized up to $8.75 million in total potential spending over several years to ensure the Transportation Department has access to necessary rental equipment.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Broward County Transportation Department

The department gains access to a pool of four vendors for equipment rental needs.

Caterpillar, Inc.

The company is authorized to provide rental equipment to the county under a contract worth up to $1.4 million.

Global Rental Co., Inc.

The company is authorized to provide rental equipment to the county under a contract worth up to $2.45 million.

Herc Rentals, Inc.

The company is authorized to provide rental equipment to the county under a contract worth up to $2.45 million.

United Rentals, Inc.

The company is authorized to provide rental equipment to the county under a contract worth up to $2.45 million.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 21, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

Broward County commissioners unanimously approved four equipment rental contracts to support the Transportation Department. These agreements allow the county to rent machinery and services from four different vendors using a pre-existing cooperative purchasing contract.

Key Facts

  • The commission approved four separate equipment rental contracts for the Transportation Department.
  • All four motions passed with a 9-0 unanimous vote.
  • Caterpillar, Inc. contract: 3-year initial term, $1.05M initial cap, $1.4M total maximum.
  • Global Rental Co., Inc. contract: 5-year initial term, $1.75M initial cap, $2.45M total maximum.
  • Herc Rentals, Inc. contract: 5-year initial term, $1.75M initial cap, $2.45M total maximum.
  • United Rentals, Inc. contract: 5-year initial term, $1.75M initial cap, $2.45M total maximum.
  • All contracts utilize Sourcewell Contract No. 040924 for equipment rental and related services.
  • The Director of Purchasing is authorized to execute the participating addendums for each vendor.
  • All contracts are subject to legal sufficiency review by the County Attorney’s Office.

Why It Matters

The county has authorized up to $8.75 million in total potential spending over several years to ensure the Transportation Department has access to necessary rental equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the county using these specific vendors?
The county is utilizing a pre-existing cooperative purchasing agreement (Sourcewell Contract No. 040924) to streamline the procurement of equipment rental services.
What is the total amount the county could spend on these contracts?
The combined maximum for all four contracts, including potential renewals, is $8.75 million.

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Cooperative Purchasing Strategy

The county is leveraging a single Sourcewell contract (040924) to engage four different vendors simultaneously, likely to ensure equipment availability.

SourcewellCaterpillar, Inc.Global Rental Co., Inc.Herc Rentals, Inc.United Rentals, Inc.

Connected Entities

organizationUnited Rentals, Inc.“Vendor awarded a 5-year contract with a $2.45M maximum.”Map →
organizationCaterpillar, Inc.“Vendor awarded a 3-year contract with a $1.4M maximum.”Map →
organizationSourcewell“The cooperative purchasing organization providing the master contract (No. 04092”Map →
organizationHerc Rentals, Inc.“Vendor awarded a 5-year contract with a $2.45M maximum.”Map →
organizationGlobal Rental Co., Inc.“Vendor awarded a 5-year contract with a $2.45M maximum.”Map →
organizationBroward County Transportation Department“The department receiving the equipment rental services.”Map →

Sources

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