Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the purchase of new wrestling mats for the Columbus Police Training Academy from Resilite Sports Products, Inc. The current mats are used daily by the Defensive Tactics Instructors to train new recruits and patrol officers. The wrestling mats provide the safest environment to teach and practice all of these techniques and limit injury in training. The current mats have been in service since 2004 in which they have become tattered with tears and gashes.
Bid Information: Formal Bid # SA006049 was opened on November 5, 2015. One response was received as follows:
Resilite Sports Products, Inc. $41,422.75
In accordance with Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code, City Council may determine that the City’s best interest is served by waiving the City Code Formal Bid procedures for the following reason:
The bid received from Resilite Sports Products, Inc. was not responsive in regards to the original solicitation. A bid waiver is being requested due to the company providing updated terms and conditions to reflect firm process and installation timelines.
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 Number: 240864055, expires November 02, 2017.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested due to immediate need required by the Division’s training personnel.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the purchase of wrestling mats from Resilite Sports Products, Inc. in the amount of $41,422.75 from the Police Continuing Professional Training Fund for the Division of Police. The funds were previously appropriated in the Police Continuing Professional Training Fund for this purchase.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management...
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