Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation seeks to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Resilite Sports Products, Inc. for the purchase and installation of wrestling and wall mats for the Police Training Academy. The current mats have been in place for approximately 7 years and have been developing wear holes through the outer protective layer, which exposes the foam interior of the mats. This can cause injuries during the recruit training. By having the foam exposed through these holes it is impossible to clean the mats properly to prevent bacteria growth. With the replacement of the worn mats, the Division will continue fostering a safe training environment for all who utilize the mat space
Bid Information: The formal bid process was utilized to obtain pricing. Formal Bid RFQ029212 was opened on December 5, 2024. Resilite Sports Products, Inc, was the only bidder to offer a viable bid. The bid was submitted for $95,290.00. Division of Police Training personnel reviewed the bid and recommended Resilite Sports Products, Inc. be awarded the contract with the City of Columbus Division of Police as they were the lowest and most responsive bidder.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Contract Compliance No: CC024403, Resilite Sports Products, Inc., expired: Vendor is in the process of updating and will be completed prior to contracting
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested so that the Division of Police may immediately enter into a contract to obtain mats for the safety of recruits during training.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $95,290.00 from the Special Revenue Fund, entitled the Police Continuing Professional Training Fund with Resilite Sports Products, Inc. for the Division of Police, continge...
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