Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders for the purchase of automobiles and light duty trucks for the Columbus Division of Police, as well as associated vehicle cameras, computers, and upfitting. The purchase orders for the vehicle purchases will be issued from Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) that have been previously established by the City of Columbus Purchasing Office. The vehicle cameras and computers will be purchased through a State of Ohio cooperative contract. In addition, this ordinance also authorizes the purchase of a cargo trailer for the Division of Police, which was procured via a competitive in accordance with Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
In accordance with the aforementioned, this ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders with George Byers Sons Inc, (PA004790 & PA004948) for the acquisition of automobiles and light duty trucks by the Fleet Management Division for subsequent distribution to the Division of Police, and with Parr Public Safety Equipment Inc (PA005468) for the associated purchase of police vehicle upfitting.
George Byers Sons Inc, vendor#006008, CC# 31-4139860 exp. 12/3/2022, PA004790 & PA004948, expires 6/30/23 - ($3,381,075.00 estimated)
Parr Public Safety Equipment Inc, vendor#001060, CC# 201619573 exp. 8/25/2023, PA005468, expires 12/31/24 - ($1,371,045.75 estimated)
This ordinance also authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders with ARC Acquisition US Inc for the purchase of Panasonic tablets and necessary hardware/accessories to be installed on police vehicles, and Motorola Solutions for the purchase of vehicle cameras and associated hardware. Ordinance #582-87 authorizes City agencies to participate in Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) cooperative contracts. Using the DAS contract is advantageous for the City because it would not be cost effective to use r...
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