Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate purchase agreement, on behalf of the Division of Fire, for the purchase of self contained breathing apparatus from an existing Universal Term Contract established by the Purchasing Office with Scott Technologies Inc. in the amount of $100,000.00. This equipment is to be utilized in frontline emergency apparatus purchased for the Division of Fire.
Bid Information: Universal Term Contract / Scott Technologies Inc. - PA001378 (exp. 03/31/2019).
Contract Compliance: Scott Technologies Inc. (#52-1297376) - Active C.C. (Vendor #018479)
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be considered an emergency measure to allow for the immediate use of funds to facilitate the immediate purchase of this important equipment, allowing it to be placed in service as soon as possible so that firefighting services can continue without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $100,000.00 from the existing appropriation within the Safety Bond Fund, specifically authorizing the purchase of self contained breathing apparatus for use in frontline emergency apparatus purchased for the Division of Fire.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate purchase agreements with Scott Technologies Inc. for self contained breathing apparatus equipment for the Division of Fire from an existing Universal Term Contract with Scott Technologies Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
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WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase self contained breathing apparatus equipment for use in emergency apparatus purchased for the Division of Fire; and,
WHEREAS, a Universal Term Contract establish...
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