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To authorize and direct the Director of Finance & Management to execute those documents necessary and enter into a contract for the acquisition of a robot for the Division of Fire's Bomb Squad from BOZ Robots, to waive the provisions of competitive bidding, to expend $3,480.00 from the Safety Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency.($3,480.00)
Explanation
BACKGROUND:
Need: The Division of Fire has been awarded a grant from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase a robot for the Bomb Squad. The total cost of the system will be $303,480.00; a payment of $300,000.00 will be issued by Franklin County, and the balance of $3,480.00 will be issued by the City of Columbus. The City of Columbus and Franklin County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement via Ordinance 1917-2005 to enable this type of purchase.
This legislation will authorize and direct the Director of Finance & Management to execute those documents necessary for the acquisition of this equipment.
Bid Information: The Division of Fire applied for and was approved for a SHSG grant to purchase a new robot. The grant requirements are such that purchasing this vehicle pursuant to section 329.06 (Formal Competitive Bidding) of the Columbus City Code is not possible due to the expiration date of the grant.
This Company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is not listed in the Auditor of State database for Findings for Recovery.
Contract Compliance: BOZ Robots ~ #61-1513193 ~ expires 4/4/2009
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure due to it being imperative that legislative approval occur prior to expiration of the grant period.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted Amount: Funding exists within the Safety Bond Fund for this expenditure.
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WHEREAS, the Division of Fire is in need to acquire a new robot in it's Bomb Squad operations; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Fire...
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