Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to waive the competitive bidding provisions in Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code and enter into a supply contract with International Identification DBA National Band & Tag Company in an amount not to exceed $12,840.00 for the purchase of rabies vaccination tags.
National Band & Tag Company was chosen to provide rabies tags at the specifications required by the State of Ohio. Rabies tags must be delivered to all Columbus area veterinarian hospitals by January 1, 2026. Because of these factors, the Board of Health is requesting to waive the competitive bidding provisions outlined in Chapter 329.18 of the Columbus City Code.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is submitted as an emergency to not delay the delivery of rabies tags to Columbus area veterinarian hospitals by January 1, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT: Expenditures to provide these services are budgeted in the 2025 Health Special Revenue Fund, Fund No. 2250. ($12,840.00)
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To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a supply contract with International Identification DBA National Band & Tag Company for the purchase of rabies vaccination tags; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,840.00)
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WHEREAS, The Board of Health has a need to purchase rabies vaccination tags in an amount not to exceed $12,840.00; and,
WHEREAS, International Identification DBA National Band & Tag Company has the expertise and resources to carry out the contract; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to waive the competitive bidding provisions in Chapter 329.18 of the Columbus City Code for this supply contract; and,
WHEREAS, the funds needed for this supply contract are budgeted in the 2025 Health Special Revenue Fund; and,
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of Columbus Public H...
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