City of Columbus - File #: 1336-2007

• File #: 1336-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/17/2007
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 9/24/2007
• Final action: 9/26/2007
• Title: To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue purchase orders for computers, printers and software licenses for the Division of Fire from existing Universal Term Contracts and State of Ohio contract established for such purposes with various vendors, to authorize the expenditure of $199,566.18 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($199,566.18)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/26/2007	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
9/25/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
9/24/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
9/24/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
9/19/2007	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
9/19/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
9/10/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
9/7/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/7/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/7/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/7/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/7/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/7/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
9/6/2007	1	Finance - Purchasing Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/4/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
8/31/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
8/30/2007	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
8/30/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
8/30/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
8/27/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
8/24/2007	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
8/22/2007	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
8/22/2007	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
8/17/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval

Title
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue purchase orders for computers, printers and software licenses for the Division of Fire from existing Universal Term Contracts and State of Ohio contract established for such purposes with various vendors, to authorize the expenditure of $199,566.18 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($199,566.18)

Explanation
BACKGROUND:

Need: The Fire Division is in need to purchase computers, printers and software licenses for it's Distance Learning Project; this legislation is to authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue purchase orders for said items from existing Universal Term Contracts and State of Ohio Contract established for such purposes with various vendors listed below. Funds were approved and transferred via Ordinance #0930-2007 passed 7/19/2007 for these purchases.

The Distance Learning Project will equip each fire station with computer workstations to use for remote training programs. There will be a total purchase of 124 computers, 34 printers, and software licenses for each.

Bid Information/Contract Compliance: Universal Term Contracts and State of Ohio contract exists for these purchases as follows:

Smart Solutions - 341403269 - BPCMP01EA expires 3.31.08
Pomeroy IT Solutions - 611352158 - BPCMP07E expires 3.31.08
Software House International - 223009648 - OA02011 expires 1.30.08

Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure to ensure that price quotes are held, and also provide a rapid implementation of the Division of Fire's Distance Learning Program.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Budgeted Amount: Funds exist within the General Permanent Improvement Fund specifically for this purchase.

Body
WHEREAS, the Fire Division is in need to purchase computers, printers and software licenses for it's Distance Learning project; and

WHEREAS, a Universal Term Contract est...