Explanation
BACKGROUND: To modify and extend the existing city-wide contract for the option to purchase K-9 and Handler Training for the Police Division, the largest user to and including November 30, 2004. Formal bids were opened by the Purchasing Office on August 30, 1999. The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06. (Proposal No. SO901583TN). FL000052, with Gold Shield Canine Training, Ltd. was established in accordance with bids received. Their contract compliance number is 31-1759733.
1. Amount of additional funds: The estimated annual expenditure for the contract is $17,800.00. The Division of Police must obtain approval to expend from their own budgeted funds for their estimated expenditures.
2. Reason additional needs were not foreseen: Needs were foreseen, an extension is provided for in the original contract.
3. Reason other procurement processes not used: The same exact product is required as originally bid. No lower pricing/more attractive terms and conditions are anticipated at this time.
4. How cost was determined: The cost, terms and conditions are in accordance with the original agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required to extend the option contracts. The Division of Police must set aside their own funding for their estimated expenditures.
In order to provide uninterrupted service and supply, this ordinance is being submitted as an emergency.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance Director to modify and extend the citywide contract for the option to purchase K-9 and Handler Training, with Gold Shield Canine Training, Ltd., and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office advertised and solicited formal bids, and selected the lowest bid; and
WHEREAS, vendor has agreed to extend FL000052 at current prices and conditions to and including November 30, 2004, and it is in the best interest of the City to exercise this option; and
WHEREA...
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