Explanation
Need: The Division of Police needs to purchase twenty-six (26) tactical vests. This purchase will enable the replacement of old vests that are becoming unreliable. These vests are needed for the safety and comfort of the SWAT personnel for tactical deployment for barricade situations and search warrants.
Bid Information: Two bids were received at the bid opening on Bid # SA001785, that was held by the Purchasing Office on November 3, 2005 as follows:
Roy Tailors Uniform Co. of Columbus, Inc. $30,533.88
Standard Law Enforcement Supply Co. $30,680.00
Roy Tailors Uniform Co. of Columbus, Inc. was the lowest and best bid received per specification, therefore a contract should be awarded to them.
Contract Compliance No: 31-1261664
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested for this ordinance because as soon as newer vests are received some of the old vests can be replaced.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Since this purchase will be made with Law Enforcement Seizure Funds, there will be no effect on the financial status of the General Fund.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to contract for the purchase of tactical vests with Roy Tailors Uniforms for the Division of Police, to authorize the expenditure of $30,533.88 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,533.88)
Body
WHEREAS, formal bid proposal SA001785 for the purchase of tactical vests for the Division of Police was received by the Purchasing Office on November 3, 2005; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase twenty-six (26) tactical vests for the Division of Police; and
WHEREAS, funds from the Law Enforcement Seizure Funds will supplement not supplant the purchase of tactical vests from the General Fund; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual operation in the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, in that it is immediately necessary to purchase tactical vests...
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