City of Columbus - File #: 1658-2007

• File #: 1658-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/10/2007
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 11/5/2007
• Final action: 11/8/2007
• Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Finance & Management to enter into a contract for the purchase of "UltraLyte" laser-based speed and distance measurement instruments and holsters with Laser Technology Inc. in accordance with sole source provisions, to authorize the expenditure of $64,445.00 from Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Funds, and to declare an emergency. ($64,445.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/8/2007	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
11/7/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
11/5/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved
11/5/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/24/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
10/24/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/23/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/23/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/23/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/22/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/19/2007	1	FINANCE-PURCHASING APPROVER	Reviewed and Approved
10/19/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/16/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/15/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/15/2007	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/15/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/15/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/15/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/15/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/15/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/12/2007	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/12/2007	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/11/2007	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/10/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/10/2007	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/10/2007	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

The City of Columbus Department of Public Safety, Division of Police needs to purchase "UltraLyte" laser-based speed and distance measurement instruments and holsters to replace worn and un-repairable equipment. The Division of Police has standardized that only this type of laser is acceptable due to street use, training, certification and safety of police officers. The Division of Police received a quotation from Laser Technology, Inc. for this contract under the provision of sole source procurement. Laser Technology Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor of "UltraLyte" laser.

The Division of Police is requesting that the Director of Finance and Management enter into contract for the purchase of "UltraLyte" laser-based speed and distance measurement instruments and holsters in the amount of $64,445.00.

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.

Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested since firm pricing is only good for 30 days.

Contract Compliance Number: 84-0970494, expires 10/04/2009

FISCAL IMPACT: Since this purchase will be made with Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Funds, there will be no effect on the financial status of the General Fund. A total of $64,500.00 has been appropriated for this purchase through the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Funds.


Title

To authorize and direct the Director of Finance & Management to enter into a contract for the purchase of "UltraLyte" laser-based speed and distance measurement instruments and holsters with Laser Technology Inc. in accordance with sole source provisions, to authorize the expenditure of $64,445.00 from Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Funds, and to declare an emergency. ($64,445.00)

Body

WHEREAS, the Division of Police needs to purchase "UltraLyte" laser-base...