Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Planning and Operations utilizes spread spectrum radios for the purpose of connecting and operating traffic signals throughout the City of Columbus. To achieve this objective the Division of Planning and Operations requires the purchase of this equipment.
Informal bids were solicited by the purchasing office for a blanket purchase order for spread spectrum radios and were received by the Purchasing Office on May 18, 2012 for SO040586.
The blanket purchase order amount is to be $20,000.00. The lowest bid received was from Path Master, Inc., and their bid met specifications as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Path Master Inc.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Path Master, Inc. has a contract compliance number 341233777 and it expires 6/11/2014.
3. FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for these commodities is available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund. Funding for this ordinance is contingent on the 2012 Bond Sale.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to assure the timely availability of the spread spectrum radios for installation and replacement purposes and to promote and enhance pedestrian and motorist safety.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a blanket purchase order for the purchase of spread spectrum radios for the Division of Planning and Operations; to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00.from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for this purpose; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Planning and Operations utilizes spread spectrum radios to connect and operate with city traffic signals; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Planning and Operations is in need of equipment for this project, and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for this expense...
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