Explanation
The Division of Police Helicopter Unit was granted funding through Franklin County Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs to purchase downlink system which would replace an older outdated system currently in use. The City of Columbus and Franklin County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement, Ordinance 1917-2005 to enable this type of purchase. The total expenditure in the amount of $197,326.97.00 will be paid by Franklin County through the Homeland Security Grant.
Bid Information: A formal bid, Solicitation No. SA001857JY was opened on January 5, 2006.
Three suppliers submitted bids for helicopter downlink system. Vislink, Inc. dba Microwave Radio Communications was the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder.
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 Number: 06-1165211
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 and direct the Finance and Management Director to contract for the purchase of helicopter downlink system utilizing the Homeland Security Grant; and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, the police helicopter unit was awarded a grant from Franklin County Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs; and
WHEREAS, helicopter downlink system will allow the Police Heliport Unit to replace outdated system currently in use; and
WHEREAS, a formal bid SA001857JY was completed by the Purchasing Office on January 5, 2006; and
WHEREAS, VisLink, Inc. dba Microwave Radio Communications was the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Police is requesting the Finance and Management Director to contract for the purchase of helicopter downlink system utilizin...
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