City of Columbus - File #: 0306-2006

• File #: 0306-2006
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/6/2006
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 2/27/2006
• Final action: 3/1/2006
• Title: To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter into a contract with Roy Tailors Uniform Co. of Columbus, Inc. for the purchase of tactical body armor, and to authorize the expenditure of $56,950.00 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($56,950.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/1/2006	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/28/2006	1	MAYOR	Signed
2/27/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
2/27/2006	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
2/17/2006	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
2/17/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
2/16/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/16/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/16/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/15/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/15/2006	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/15/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/13/2006	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/13/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/10/2006	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/9/2006	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/9/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/8/2006	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/8/2006	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/6/2006	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/6/2006	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

Need: To purchase twenty-eight (28) tactical vests for the protection of the Division of Police S.W.A.T. Unit, this critical equipment is used during barricade deployment and slow searches as well as other S.W.A.T. operations.

Bid Information: A formal bid, Solicitation No. SA001841 was opened on December 1, 2005.
All suppliers were deemed non-responsive to the formal bid request, SA001841, Purchase of Tactical Body Armor. Due to research and investigations on this type of product, it has taken over seven months to finalize this process and there would be no advantages to rebidding this item. The Division of Police is requesting cancellation of the original bid, SA001841 and for all bids to be considered informally.
The Purchasing Office has contacted the most responsive, responsible and best bidder, Roy Tailors Uniform Co. of Columbus and the supplier is willing to allow the bid to be considered informally at the same pricing. The lowest bid meeting specifications was accepted. The other suppliers submitted alternates items, which did not meet construction, ballistic panel weight or plate weight. The cheaper construction technique compromises the ability of the vest to protect the wearer against rifle caliber threats. 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.: 31-1261664, Roy Tailors Uniform Co. of Columbus Inc.

Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is being requested in order to outfit the S.W.A.T. Unit with the appropriate vest protection as soon as possible.

FISCAL IMPACT: Funds have been appropriated from Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Funds per Ordinance 0060-2006 passed February 6, 2006; there will be no effect on the financial status of the General Fund Budget.

Title

To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Direct...