Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish (2) Universal Term Contracts (UTC) for the option to purchase Combination Lock Boxes and Trigger Locks with Vance Outdoors Inc., and American Native Contracting LLC. The Columbus Public Health Department is the primary user for combination lock boxes and cable locks used for the gun safety initiative program. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately two (2) years, expiring June 30, 2028, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year or portion thereof. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on April 2, 2026. In addition, the expenditure of $2.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO003693.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (Request for Quotation No. RFQ032251). Four (4) bids were received.
Collier Malcom C appears low bidder on Item 1 and Item 3. However, they quoted alternate items that do not meet specifications. Item 1 and Item 3 awarded to Vance Outdoors Inc.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder as follows:
Vance Outdoors Inc, CC# 009245 expires 3/20/2027, Items 1 and 3, $1.00
American Native Contracting LLC, 054940 expires 4/3/2028, Item 2, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $60,000.00, Columbus Public Health Department, Primary user
Emergency Designation: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation to be considered an emergency ordinance because there is an immediate need to purchase lock boxes and trigger locks for the gun safety initiative program to ensure these items are available to give to the public.
The companies are not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to t...
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