Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Police desires to purchase one (1) 2012 Ford Interceptor Police package AWD Sedan, and one (1) 2012 Ford Interceptor Police package AWD SUV. Due to market changes, the Division's current police cruiser model is no longer available for purchase from the manufacturer. There are three possible replacements that the Division will evaluate over the coming months in order to ensure that the Division purchases the most appropriate model vehicle. The Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 Police Package RWD sedan has already been purchased and will be tested. Because police package vehicles are highly customized platforms, the Division must thoroughly test the vehicles for performance, appropriateness, and compatibility with Division installed equipment.
Bid Information: The State of Ohio established contract RS9000912, Index No. GDC050, which expires on 10/31/12 and is an Ohio DAS Cooperative Purchasing contract. City Ordinance #582-87 authorizes its use by City agencies. These contracts are with Germain Ford and Statewide Ford.
These companies are 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: Germain Ford's # is 311742492 and expires on 10/07/12. Statewide Ford's # is 341748921 and expires on 12/22/2012.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is needed to expedite the acquisition of the Ford Interceptor Police packages so that the vehicles can be ordered, received, and tested, with the final outcome being a recommendation for Police cruiser purchases in the coming year.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $47,809.00 from the Law Enforcement Drug Seizure fund for the purchase of one (1) Ford Interceptor Sedan Police vehicle from Germain Ford and one (1) Ford Interceptor SUV Police vehicle from Statewide Ford. Since this pur...
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