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To authorize and direct the Finance Director to issue a purchase order to Rescue One Corporation in the amount of $14,410.00, for the purchase of a Connector Rescue Boat for the Fire Division; to authorize the expenditure of $14,410.00 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($14,410.00)
Explanation
BACKGROUND The Fire Division is in need to purchase a Connector Rescue Boat for it's rescue boat fleet; this ordinance authorizes and directs the Finance Director to issue a purchase order to Rescue One Corporation in the amount of $14,410.00 for this purchase via the Safety Bond Fund in accordance with Solicitation SO020531.
Bid Information/Contract Compliance: Bids were solicited via the Purchasing Division as Solicitation SO020531, with Rescue One Corporation submitting the lowest, best, responsive and responsible bid.
Contract Compliance: 202306916
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be considered an emergency measure to allow for the immediate use of funds, and immediate purchase of this equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds exist within the Safety Bond Fund for this purchase.
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WHEREAS, the Fire Division is in need of a Connector Rescue Boat for it's rescue boat fleet; and
WHEREAS, bids were solicited via the Purchasing Division as Solicitation SO020531, with Rescue One Corporation submitting the lowest, best, responsive and responsible bid; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire, in that it is immediately necessary to purchase this lifesaving equipment for the aforementioned purpose for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
Section 1. That the Finance Director is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order to Rescue One Corporation for the purchase of a Connector Rescue Boat in accordance with Solicitation SO0...
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