City of Columbus - File #: 1452-2008

• File #: 1452-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/8/2008
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 10/6/2008
• Final action: 10/8/2008
• Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract for the purchase of Clip-On Night Vision Devices with SPA Defense - Simrad, Inc., in accordance with the Sole Source procurement of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $35,797.52 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($35,797.52)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/8/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/7/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/6/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
10/6/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
9/25/2008	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/25/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/25/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/25/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
9/25/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
9/24/2008	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/24/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/23/2008	1	FINANCE-PURCHASING APPROVER	Reviewed and Approved
9/23/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/23/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/23/2008	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
9/19/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Sent for Approval
9/18/2008	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/18/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/18/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/16/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/8/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/8/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

Background: To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with SPA Defense - Simrad, Inc. for the purchase of four Clip-On Night Vision Devices to outfit tactical entry teams doing search warrants in low or no light situations for the Division of Police SWAT unit.

Bid Information: This Clip-On Night Vision Device is the only one in the marketplace that can be used without changing the focus on the regular scope. The scope focus is important because it allows the officer to attach the unit and go without having to make adjustments. The SWAT unit tested the night vision device for several evenings and discovered that the scope feature was extremely valuable and a definite safety enhancement. There is a letter on file from the company stating that they are the sole manufacturer and sole distributor of this item for all U. S. Law Enforcement and Federal Contracts. The Division of Police is requesting that the Finance and Management Director be authorized to award this contract in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329.

The contract with SPA Defense - Simrad, Inc will cost $35,797.52

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 No: 65-0483045 expires 08/29/2010

Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested in order to expedite delivery and payment of the equipment by the end of the year and for quote on pricing to remain valid.

FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $35,797.52 from the Law Enforcement Drug Seizure Fund to purchase the night vision equipment. There is no impact to the General Fund for this purchase.

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To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract for the...