Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire on behalf of the FY2010 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) project 166, was awarded a grant for the acquisition of a BullEx ITS Xtreme Extinguisher Training System for the Fire Division's Training Bureau. This equipment will be used to provide realistic and controlled extinguisher training with enhanced safety features, and will replace the Division's current live-fire extinguisher training. The BullEx system is propane fed, and is equipped with an on-board control system that determines the correct extinguising technique used by the trainee, providing a safe and effective teaching tool for Fire recruits and current personnel. The total cost to purchase a new system is $6,495.00. This grant affords the Fire Division the acquisition of two (2) units ($12,990.00).
Bid Information: The BullEx ITS Xtreme system is patented by BullEx, who is the sole provider of this system. This purchase shall be awarded in accordance with provisions of Section 329.07© (Sole Source) of the Columbus City Code, 1959.
This company is 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.
Ordinance 1785-2005 accepted and executed the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Columbus and Franklin County for these grant acquisitions.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested to expedite the process of this purchase in order to meet the deadlines of the grant award (March 2013).
Contract Compliance #300355978 expires on 10/25/2014.
FISCAL IMPACT: The grant award from the Franklin County Office of Homeland Security & Justice allows for this purchase and will be paid by Franklin County. There is no matching funds required and no impact on the General Fund.
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To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to execute those documents necessary for the acquisition of a BullEx ITS Xtreme Extinguisher Training System, in accordance with sole source procurement for the Division of Fire from BullEx utilizing a Homeland Security Grant; and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, the Division of Fire was awarded a grant from the Franklin County Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs to purchase a fire extinguisher training system; and
WHEREAS, this system will provide enhanced extinguisher training for the Training Bureau; and
WHEREAS, BullEx is the sole source provider from whom to purchase this type of system; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Fire is requesting the Finance and Management Director to execute the necessary documents for the acquisition of this system utilizing the Homeland Security Grant; 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 purchase said system, thereby preserving the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Finance and Management be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute those document necessary for the acquisition of a BullEx ITS Xtreme Fire Extinguisher Training System utilizing a Homeland Security Grant for the Division of Fire.
SECTION 2. That said agreement shall be awarded in accordance with provisions of Section 329.07© (Sole Source) of the Columbus City Code, 1959.
SECTION 3. 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.