Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into a contract with and issue a purchase order to Fire Acquisition Company LLC dba Phoenix Safety Outfitters for turnout gear alterations and repairs. The contract is necessary to fortify the safety of division personnel via efficient customization and repair of Lion First Responder turnout gear. Fire Acquisition Company LLC also provides gear tracking services that help ensure the safety of personnel by meeting NFPA standards regarding cleaning and repairs of turnout gear. A waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code, Chapter 329 is necessary for this purchase as the expedient repair and customization of the division’s turnout gear is vital to the safety of division personnel.
Vendor Data: Fire Acquisition Company LLC dba Phoenix Safety Outfitters, (39-3356641), Vendor #054045
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure to allow for the uninterrupted servicing of the division’s turnout gear that is necessary for the safety of division personnel.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the General Fund for this expenditure.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Safety, on the behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into a contract with and issue a purchase order to Phoenix Safety Outfitters LLC for the alteration and repair of the Division of Fire’s turnout gear; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the expenditure necessary to establish a contract for the alteration and repair of the Division of Fire’s turnout gear; and,
WHEREAS, the safety of division personnel is directly related to turnout gear that is in a state of good repair and uns...
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