Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Police desires to purchase one (1) 2012 Ford Interceptor Police package AWD Sedan, and one (1) 2012 Ford Interceptor Police package AWD SUV. Due to market changes, the Division's current police cruiser model is no longer available for purchase from the manufacturer. There are three possible replacements that the Division will evaluate over the coming months in order to ensure that the Division purchases the most appropriate model vehicle. The Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 Police Package RWD sedan has already been purchased and will be tested. Because police package vehicles are highly customized platforms, the Division must thoroughly test the vehicles for performance, appropriateness, and compatibility with Division installed equipment.
Bid Information: The State of Ohio established contract RS9000912, Index No. GDC050, which expires on 10/31/12 and is an Ohio DAS Cooperative Purchasing contract. City Ordinance #582-87 authorizes its use by City agencies. These contracts are with Germain Ford and Statewide Ford.
These companies are not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Contract Compliance No: Germain Ford's # is 311742492 and expires on 10/07/12. Statewide Ford's # is 341748921 and expires on 12/22/2012.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is needed to expedite the acquisition of the Ford Interceptor Police packages so that the vehicles can be ordered, received, and tested, with the final outcome being a recommendation for Police cruiser purchases in the coming year.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $47,809.00 from the Law Enforcement Drug Seizure fund for the purchase of one (1) Ford Interceptor Sedan Police vehicle from Germain Ford and one (1) Ford Interceptor SUV Police vehicle from Statewide Ford. Since this purchase is being made with drug seizure funds, there will be no financial impact on the General Fund operating budget.
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To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue purchase orders for the purchase of two (2) Ford Interceptor Police vehicles from Germain Ford and Statewide Ford for the Division of Police in accordance with the terms of the State of Ohio DAS Cooperative Purchasing contract; to authorize the expenditure of $47,809.00 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($47,809.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Police needs to purchase two (2) 2012 Ford Interceptor Police vehicles for testing purposes for evaluation in order to replace the Police Ford Crown Vics that are no longer be available for purchase; and
WHEREAS, there is a State of Ohio DAS Cooperative contract for purchase of these vehicle with Germain and Statewide Ford; and
WHEREAS, this purchase will be made with Law Enforcement Seizure funds; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual operation of the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, in that it is immediately necessary to purchase these vehicles for testing and recommendation purposes and for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Finance and Management Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to issue purchase orders to Germain Ford and Statewide Ford for the purchase of two (2) Ford Interceptor Police vehicles in accordance with The State of Ohio contract RS900912 as authorized by City ordinance #582-87.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $47,809.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same is hereby authorized as follows:
DEPT 30-03 | FUND 219 | OBJ LEV (1) 06 | OBJ LEV (3) 6650 | OCA 300988 | SUBFUND 016
SECTION 3. That for 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.