Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, needs to purchase and install surveillance equipment and necessary mounting modifications to refit the existing operational compartment configuration in the current surveillance van. This van when completely retrofitted will be used by the Narcotics Bureau personnel to complete their missions.
Bid Information: A formal bid was advertised through the Purchasing office (Solicitation No. SA003711) and bids were received on October 14, 2010 for the purchase and installation of surveillance equipment to retrofit the Division's current surveillance van. Bids were received from the following vendors:
Law Enforcement Associates (Majority) $32,810.00
Sirchie Acquisitions Company LLC $47,660.00
Specialty Vehicle Solutions, LLC(Majority) $46,820.00
The Division of Police recommends acceptance of the bid submitted by Law Enforcement Associates as being the lowest and best bid that met all the specifications.
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 to expedite the process of the award so the surveillance van can be put into service as soon as possible.
Contract Compliance Number: Law Enforcement Associates - 222003794, expires 10/5/2012,
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $32,810.00 from the Mandatory Drug Fines fund to retrofit a surveillance van for the Division of Police. Because this purchase is funded with Mandatory Drug Fines, there is no financial impact on the General Fund budget.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Law Enforcement Associates on behalf of the Division of Police to p...
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