Explanation
The City of Columbus Department of Public Safety, Division of Police on behalf of the Columbus Urban Area Homeland Security Advisory Committee was awarded a grant for the acquisition of a Mobile Command Vehicle. This emergency response vehicle will be maintained by the City of Columbus and be available for use on a regional basis and the City of Columbus in responding to emergencies in Columbus, Franklin County and surrounding areas. The City of Columbus and Franklin County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement Ordinance 1917-2005 to enable this type of purchase. The total expenditure in the amount of $1,125,370.00 will be paid by Franklin County through the Urban Area Homeland Security Grant. Due to lead time for completion of the vehicle and time constraints of the grant, it is important to complete this acquisition as soon as possible.
Bid Information: A formal bid, Solicitation No. SA002010 was opened on June 1, 2006.
Two suppliers submitted bids for a Mobile Command Vehicle. Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. was the lowest bidder at $1,079,705.00, but their bid did not meet specifications on Item 3.9.1 This section requested an engine to be 2007 EPA emissions compliant. Their proposal was for a 2006 engine which is not compliant. Emergency Vehicles, Inc. was the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder at a cost of $1,125,370.00.
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.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested to expedite the process of the award from Franklin County Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs.
Contract Compliance Number: 650045102
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact for the General Fund Account. The Intergovernmental Agreement permits City of Columbus and Franklin County to make the federal sub-grant expenditures.
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