City of Columbus - File #: 1742-2006

• File #: 1742-2006
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/28/2006
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 10/16/2006
• Final action: 10/18/2006
• Title: To authorize the Finance and Management Director to execute those documents necessary for the acquisition of Forward Looking Infra Red Systems for the Division of Polices' Helicopter unit, from FLIR Systems, Inc. utilizing the Homeland Security Grant, and to declare an emergency.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/18/2006	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/18/2006	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
10/16/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
10/16/2006	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/6/2006	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/6/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/6/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/6/2006	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
10/6/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/5/2006	1	Finance - Purchasing Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/5/2006	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/5/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/4/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/4/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/3/2006	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/3/2006	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/3/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/2/2006	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/2/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/29/2006	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/29/2006	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/28/2006	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/28/2006	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

The City of Columbus Department of Public Safety, Division of Police on behalf of the Columbus Urban Area Homeland Security Advisory Committee was awarded a grant for the acquisition of F.L.I.R. (forward looking infrared) Systems for the helicopter unit. This equipment is a thermal and visible light imaging system that will provide detection capabilities in any type of weather conditions, day or night. The total expenditure in the amount of $484,705.00 will be paid by Franklin County through the Urban Area Homeland Security Grant. The Intergovernmental Agreements permit the City of Columbus and Franklin County to make these federal sub-grant expenditures and these agreements are being extended per Ordinance 1691-2006 which is in process. Due to deadline of this grant purchase, 3/01/07 this purchase must be expedited; grant deadlines were changed by Franklin County to insure proper funding for projects with a longer lead time.

Bid Information: A formal bid, Solicitation # SA002144 -F.L.I.R. (Forward Looking Infrared) System was opened on September 14, 2006. Two suppliers submitted bids for F.L.I.R. Systems. FLIR Systems Inc. was the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder at $484,705.00 for all items.

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 expedite the process of the award from Franklin County Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs.

Contract Compliance # 930708501

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact for the General Fund Account. The Intergovernmental Agreement permits City of Columbus and Franklin County to make the federal sub-grant expenditures.

Title

To authorize the Finance and Management Director to execute those documents necessary for the acquisition of Forward Looking...