Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes and directs the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to issue a purchase order to TC Communications, Inc. for Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) equipment. This equipment is needed in order to maintain the Division of Police and Fire Communication Systems located at Fire Station #25. This new equipment will replace the 40 year old transmission cable currently being used at this location.
Bid Information: The Purchasing office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the Columbus City Code, Section 329.06(a), Bid #SO032024. One bid was received: TC Communications, Inc., $6,750.00.
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Contract Compliance: TC Communications, Inc. #330544918 Expires July 24, 2011
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $6,750.00 from the General Fund operating budget for the purchase of VOIP equipment for the Division of Support Services. Funds are available in the Division's budget for the purchase.
Emergency Designation: To maintain the Division of Police and Fire Communication Systems located at Fire Station #25 by replacing a 40 year transmission cable that is presently being used at this location.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to establish a purchase order with TC Communications, Inc. to purchase Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) equipment in order to maintain the Division of Police and Fire Communication Systems located at Fire Station #25; to authorize the expenditure of $6,750.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($6,750.00).
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Section of the Department of Finance and Management advertised and solicited competitive bids; and
WHEREAS, TC Communications, Inc. was the only bid received; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operations...
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