Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation seeks to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Ketchum & Walton Company for the purchase and installation of Acoustical Panels for the Police Training Academy. The purchase of these acoustical panels will reduce the noise reverberation in the gymnasium. This reduction will improve communication and provide hearing conservation while in this space.
An additional authorization of $82,060.00 is needed to appropriate funds in the Police Continuing Professional Training Fund to cover the cost of this purchase.
Bid Information: The formal bid process was utilized to obtain pricing. Formal Bid RFQ031362 was opened on October 23, 2025. There were two bidders placing offers, Red Vest Supply LLC and Ketchum & Walton Company. The lowest and most responsive bidder was determined to be Ketchum & Walton Company. This bid was submitted for $82,060.00.
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: CC004574, Ketchum & Walton Company, expired: Vendor is in the process of updating and will be completed prior to contracting
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested so that the Division of Police may immediately enter into a contract to obtain and acoustical panels for the safety of personnel and recruits during training.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an appropriation and expenditure of $82,060.00 from the Special Revenue Fund, entitled the Police Continuing Professional Training Fund with Ketchum & Walton Company for the Division of Police.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Ketchum & Walton Company, for the purchase and installation of acoustical panels; to authorize the appropriation of $82,060.00 from the Special Revenue Fund, ...
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