City of Columbus - File #: 1735-2008

• File #: 1735-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/24/2008
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 11/17/2008
• Final action: 11/18/2008
• Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract for the purchase of a Skidcar System with Skidcar System Inc., in accordance with the Sole Source procurement; to authorize the expenditure of $62,315.10 from the Police Professional Training Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($62,315.10)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/18/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
11/18/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
11/17/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
11/17/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
11/6/2008	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
11/6/2008	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/6/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/6/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
11/6/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/6/2008	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/6/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/6/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
11/5/2008	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
11/3/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/3/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/31/2008	1	Finance - Purchasing Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/29/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/29/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/28/2008	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/27/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/24/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/24/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/24/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

BACKGROUND: To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Skidcar System Inc. for the purchase of a Skidcar System. The Skidcar training program is a proactive skid control driver training system that attaches to an ordinary car allowing drivers, while remaining in a slow-driving environment, to experience the sensations of driving in slippery conditions or in higher speed slides. The Skidcar System helps teach drivers how to react properly and control a vehicle during a skid. The training program will save the lives of officers and citizens by preparing our officers to be able to safely maneuver in all weather conditions.

Bid Information: The Skidcar System is unique. The Division of Police performed research on other systems and did find a similar system used by a driving school. However, the driving school system is not for sale. No other similar system to Skidcar could be located. The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Hamilton County Sheriff, and Transportation Research Center all train with the Skidcar System. A letter is on file from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy recommending this system and a letter from the manufacturer is on file stating that Skidcar System Inc., is the only authorized "sole" distributor in the United States for this driving system. The Division of Police is requesting that the Finance and Management Director enter into contract with Skidcar System on the basis of sole source procurement as defined in Columbus City Codes Chapter 329.

The contract with Skidcar System Inc. will cost $62,315.10

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: 93-1170375 expires 10/06/2010

Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is req...