Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Safety, Division of Police needs to purchase replacement tasers, taser cartridges, holsters and warranties. The Division of Police asserts that only the taser manufactured by Taser International Inc., is acceptable due to the training, certification, and re-certification required for all police officers. The Division of Police negotiated with Vance's Outdoors Inc. for this contract under the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes. There is only one supplier in the Ohio area authorized to sell tasers, cartridges, warranty and accessories. Taser International has stated that Vance's Outdoors Inc., is the only authorized supplier in Ohio for their tasers and accessories as well as performing warranty work.
The Division of Police is requesting that the Director of Finance and Management enter into contract for the purchase of replacement tasers, taser cartridges, taser holsters, and taser warranties in the amount of $98,528.85 from Vance's Outdoors Inc based upon the sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes.
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 replenish current taser training cartridges as soon as possible.
Contract Compliance Number: 54-2072038, expires 01/06/2012
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $98,528.25 from the Law Enforcement Drug Seizure fund for the purchase of replacement tasers, taser supplies, and warranties from Vance Outdoors Inc. The Division of Police spent $90,682.88 for taser supplies in 2008 and $114,745.00 in 2009. Since funding is from the Drug Seizure Fund, there is no financial impact on the General Fund.
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