Explanation
Background: The ordinance authorizes the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Dive Rescue International, Inc. for the purchase of a Surface Supplied Air System for the Division of Fire, in an amount not to exceed $56,130.45. The Division of Fire has been approved for the purchase of a Surface Supplied Air System, which will be used by the Division of Fire DART (Dive and Rescue Team) during operations to provide an unlimited stream of breathing air from the surface for deep water rescues, swift-water floods, and underwater vehicle recoveries. It is now necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Dive Rescue International, Inc. for the purchase of this Surface Supplied Air System.
Bid Information
The Purchasing Office solicited competitive bids through Vendor Services from May 22, 2026 to June 18, 2026, for the purchase of a Surface Supplied Air System in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code, RFQ032888. Five Hundred Forty-Three vendors were solicited and one bid was received. The bids were opened and evaluated on June 18, 2026.
After the bids were evaluated, the Division of Fire recommends the award be given to Dive Rescue International, Inc. as they were the most responsive, responsible, and best bidder.
Contract Compliance: Dive Rescue International, Inc., Federal Tax ID 84-0916789, Vendor #010479
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure totaling $56,130.45, or so much thereof as may be needed, from within the General Operating Fund to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Dive Rescue International, Inc. for the purchase of a Surface Supplied Air System to be used by the Division of Fire Dive and Rescue Team (DART) during operations such as rescues, floods, and recoveries; and to authorize the expenditure of $56,130.45 from the General Operating Fund. ($56,130.45)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Fire is in need of a Surface Supplied Air System for the DART (Dive and Rescue Team) to use during deep water rescues, swift-water floods, and underwater vehicle recoveries; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office solicited competitive bids for this purchase and Dive Rescue International, Inc. was the only bidder and was deemed the most responsive, responsible and best bidder; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Dive Rescue International, Inc. for the purchase of a Surface Supplied Air System for the Division of Fire; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $56,130.45 General Operating Fund; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Dive Rescue International, Inc. for the purchase of a Surface Supplied Air System in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of Solicitation Number RFQ032888 on file in the Purchasing Office; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Department of Finance and Management is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Dive Rescue International, Inc. for the purchase of a Surface Supplied Air System to be used by the Division of Fire DART Team during operations such as rescues, floods, and recoveries in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number RFQ032888 on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That this contract is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. 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 and to make any accounting changes necessary to ensure that this contract is properly accounted for and recorded accurately on the City's financial records.
SECTION 5. That for the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $56,130.45, or so much thereof as may be needed, be and is hereby authorized from the General Fund, Fund 1000, Department/Division 3004 (Public Safety/Division of Fire), per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.