Explanation
Background: This ordinance will authorize the Director of Pubic Safety to enter into contract with Kidde Fire Trainers for the purchase of training equipment for the Fire Division's Training Academy project. With the process of construction nearing completion at it's Parsons Avenue Training Facilities, the Fire Division is in need to purchase specialized fire training equipment for use in these facilities. The equipment being purchased via this ordinance needs to be fully integrated with Kidde training props already installed at the training facility, which was purchased via the contract currently managed by the Facilities/Construction Management Division.
Kidde Fire Trainers have been installed in the Fire Training Academy Complex that is currently under construction; this Kidde fire training attic prop being purchased via this ordinance will be fully integrated with the training equipment currently installed. No other fire training equipment is compatible and fully integrated with Kidde equipment, and thus a bid waiver is requested.
This live fire attic training prop will afford the Fire Division the opportunity to train recruits and experienced firefighters in the techniques and hazards associated with fires in low clearance, open joist environments with limited access and egress. This is one of the Columbus Division of Fire's most common and most dangerous fire scenarios. This prop will complement other recently installed kitchen and bedroom props and allow Fire to teach and reinforce critical firefighting skills in a controlled and relatively safe environment.
This ordinance also authorizes the transfer of $123,012.00 between projects within the Safety Voted Bond Fund and amends the 2008 Capital Improvement Budget, ordinance No 0690-2008.
Bid Information: The competitive bidding requirements of City of Columbus Code Section 329.06 are being waived as it is necessary to purchase Kidde training equipment to fully integrate with current Kidde equipment already installed at the Fire Training Complex.
Contract Compliance: Kidde Fire Trainers ~ 222894089 exp. 2/19/2010
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested to ensure prompt ordering of the equipment, as said equipment has a 23 week delivery time.
Fiscal Impact/Budgeted Amount: Funds exist within the Fire Division's 2008 Capital Budget for this purchase.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Kidde Fire Trainers for the purchase of fire training equipment for the Fire Division's Training Complex; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $123,012.00 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.($123,012.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire, needs to enter into a contract with Kidde Fire Trainers for the purchase of fire training equipment for their Training Complex; and
WHEREAS, Kidde Fire Trainers must be purchased to fully integrate with other Kidde training equipment that have been installed in the current construction of the Fire Training Academy; and
WHEREAS, a waiver of competitive bidding is necessary for this purchase; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Public Safety Department, Division of Fire in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract with Kidde Fire Trainers to ensure prompt ordering of the equipment, as said equipment has a 23 week delivery time; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the City Auditor be and is hereby authorized and directed to transfer funds within the Safety Bond Fund as follows:
Transfer From:
Dept./Div. 3004, Safety Bond Fund 701, OCA 644559, Project 340103, OL1 Code 06, $123,012.00
Transfer To:
Dept./Div. 3004, Safety Bond Fund 701, OCA 644559, Project 340118, OL1 Code 06, $123,012.00
SECTION 2. That the 2008 CIB, is hereby amended to allow for necessary transfers as follows:
Fund |
Project Name/Number |
Funding Source |
Current CIB |
Amended CIB |
701 |
Fire Fac. Renovations/340103-100000 |
Voted Carryover |
$807,292 |
$684,280 |
701 |
Fire Training Complex/340118-100000 |
Voted Carryover |
$79,073 |
$202,085 |
SECTION 3. This Council finds it is in the best interest of the City of Columbus to waive the provisions of Section 329.06 of the Columbus City Codes to permit the aforementioned purchase.
SECTION 4. That the Director of Public Safety be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with Kidde Fire Trainers for the purchase of fire training equipment for the Fire Division's Training Complex.
SECTION 5. That the expenditure of $123,012.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Safety Bond Fund 701; OCA 644559; Project 340118-100000; OL3 Code 6646, to pay the cost thereof.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 7. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.