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To authorize and direct the Director of Finance & Management to execute those documents necessary and enter into a contract for the acquisition of a bomb response vehicle for the Division of Fire's Bomb Squad from Pierce Manufacturing, to waive the provisions of competitive bidding, to expend $27,216.00 from the Safety Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency.($27,216.00)
Explanation
BACKGROUND:
Need: The Division of Fire has been awarded a grant from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase a bomb response vehicle for the Bomb Squad. The total cost of the system will be $427,216.00; a payment of $400,000.00 will be issued by Franklin County, and the balance of $27,216.00 will be issued by the City of Columbus. The City of Columbus and Franklin County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement via Ordinance 1917-2005 to enable this type of purchase.
This legislation will authorize and direct the Director of Finance & Management to execute those documents necessary for the acquisition of this equipment.
Bid Information: The Fire Division applied for and was approved for a UASI (Urban Area Security Initiative) grant to purchase a new bomb response vehicle. The grant requirements are such that purchasing this vehicle pursuant to section 329.06 (Formal Competitive Bidding) of the Columbus City Code is not possible due to the expiration date of the grant.
A committee consisting of Fire Division personnel evaluated proposals from seven (7) manufacturers, with Pierce Manufacturing submitting the offer/proposal that best meets the functional needs of the Fire Division.
This Company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is not listed in the Auditor of State database for Findings for Recovery.
Contract Compliance: Pierce Manufacturing ~#390139830
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure due to it being imperative that legislative appr...
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