Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the purchase of Simunition Marking and Simunition Securiblank Cartridges for the Division of Police sworn and recruit personnel from Vance Outdoors, Inc. as a result of competitive bidding. The Division of Police needs to purchase thirteen (13) cases of 50 rounds per case of Simunition FX 9MM Blue Marking Cartridges, thirteen (13) cases of 50 rounds per case of Simunition FX 9MM Red Marking Cartridges, and one-hundred seventy six (176) cases of 50 rounds per case of Simunition FX 9MM Securiblank Cartridges Loud Toxfree. Simunition is used by the Police Division as practice ammunition and simulation training exercises for recruits and officer training.
Bid Information: Formal Bid # SA006024 was opened on September 24, 2015. Two responses were received as follows:
Vance Outdoors $36,364.80
Kiesler Police Supply, Inc. $39,706.00
Both bidders are majority business entities.
Based on the lowest, most responsive and best bid received, the Division of Police recommends that a contract be awarded to Vance Outdoors, Inc.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Contract Compliance Number: 542072038, expires 12/13/2015.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested due to immediate need required by the Division’s sworn and recruit personnel.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the purchase of thirteen (13) cases of 50 rounds per case of Simunition FX 9MM Blue Marking Cartridges, thirteen (13) cases of 50 rounds per case of Simunition FX 9MM Red Marking Cartridges, and one-hundred seventy six (176) cases of 50 rounds per case of Simunition FX 9MM Securiblank Cartridges Loud Toxfree from Vance Outdoors, Inc. in the amount of $36,364.80 from the Law Enforcem...
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