Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
A. Need: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance to establish a Purchase Order with Independence Communications Inc. to purchase Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD) for the Computer Aided Dispatch Enhancement Project.
B. Bid Information: The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the Columbus City Code, Section 329.06(a), bid #SA000473. Three (3) bids were received:
1. VASU Communications, Inc. $52,919.40
2. ComProducts, Inc. dba B&C Communications $48,895.99
3. Independence Communications Inc. $46,430.00
Independence Communications Inc. was the lowest and best bid.
C. Contract Compliance: Contract Compliance #341845451
D. Emergency Designation: Emergency designation is requested due to the need to install this equipment in the timeframe of upgrading the Police and Fire Computer Aided Dispatach System (CAD).
2. FISCAL IMPACT:
A. Budgeted Amount: Funds for this purchase is available in the General Permanent Improvements Fund, CAD Enhancement Project.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Finance to establish a Purchase Order with Independence Communications, Inc., to purchase Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD), for use in daily operations at the City's Police and Fire Dispatch Center, to authorize the expenditure of $46,430.00 from the General Permanent Improvements Fund and to declare an emergency. ($46,430.00).
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WHEREAS, the Communications Division has a need to purchase Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD) for use in daily operations at the City's Police and Fire Dispatch Center; and
WHEREAS, Independent Communications, Inc., was the lowest and best bid received; and,
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the Division of Communications due to the need to install this equipment in the timeframe allowed to complete upgrading the Police and Fire Computer Aided Disp...
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