Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the purchase of ammunition for the Division of Police from Vance Outdoors Inc. in the amount of $267,037.05. The Division of Police requests the purchase of ammunition for training and the qualification of police officers. There is a significant lead time for ammunition orders; therefore, orders need to be placed now to ensure sufficient supply for training. The Division of Police has already spent or encumbered $99,998.70 through the use of general funds with Vance Outdoors Inc.
Bid Information: The Purchasing Office has set up a universal term contract with Vance Outdoors Inc. for this type of ammunition via Ordinance 1971-2022.
Vance Outdoors Inc. is not debarred according to the excluded party listing system of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
Contract Compliance No.: Vance Outdoors Inc. certification number CC009245 expires March 20, 2027.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested since there is a significant lead time for ammunition orders.
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes a total expenditure of $267,037.05 from the General Fund for the purchase of ammunition for the Division of Police from a universal term contract. The Police Division budgeted $557,600.00 in the 2025 General Fund budget for the purchase of ammunition and munitions.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order and associate all General Budget Reservations to Vance Outdoors Inc. for the purchase of training ammunition for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $267,037.05 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($267,037.05)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office has set up a universal term contract with Vance Outdoors Inc. for ammunition; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Police needs to purchase ammunition for ongoing tr...
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