Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Howell Rescue Systems for the purchase of heavy rescue equipment for the Division of Fire. Howell Rescue Systems is the sole source provider of Genesis Rescue Systems heavy rescue equipment currently used by the Division of Fire. The Division of Fire has a need to replace existing heavy rescue equipment that is beyond its useful life. The total cost of this purchase is $71,666.00, which includes the pumps, cutters, spreaders, air hammers, and related equipment currently used on the Fire Division's Heavy Rescue fleet.
Bid Information: Howell Rescue Systems is the sole source provider of Geneis Rescue Systems heavy rescue equipment for the State of Ohio; this purchase is being made in accordance with the sole source provisions of Chapter 329 of the City Codes.
Contract Compliance: Howell Rescue Systems / #31-1402133
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure so that legislative approval can occur prior to expiration of the product quote.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $71,666.00 for the purchase of patient simulator equipment, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire. Funding exists within the Fire Division's Safety Bond Fund, Fire Apparatus Replacement Project for this purchase.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to Howell Rescue Systems for the purchase of heavy rescue equipment for the Division of Fire in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of City Code Chapter 329; to expend $71,666.00 from Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($71,666.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Fire needs to purchase heavy rescue equipment from Howell Rescue Systems for use in front line heavy rescue responses; and
WHEREAS, Howell Rescue Systems is the sole source provider in the...
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