Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Public Safety Director to enter into a contract with Helicopter Minit-Men Inc. in the amount of $200,000.00 for the repairs of the Division of Police's helicopter fleet. The agreement is to pay for the repair of Police helicopters that had began prior to the expiration of the contract that ended June 30, 2025. These repairs include an engine overhaul, vertical Stabilizer, several Fuel Control Units and Tail Rotor Transmission as required by the FAA. Due to the length of time and parts availability to do the repairs, it is necessary for the Division to request a Bid Waiver for the City to complete its obligation and pay for the repairs
Bid Information: Due to the repairs starting prior to contract expiration but concluding after, the Division of Police request a bid waiver to pay for the requested repairs.
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: CC004181 expires 5/14/2026
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested so helicopter maintenance can continue and maintain the fleet in operational performance without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General Fund for a helicopter maintenance contract. $1,503,200.00 is budgeted in the 2025 Police General Fund for helicopter maintenance. In 2024, the Division spent or encumbered $1,238,222.00. In 2023, the Division spent or encumbered $1,151,222.00.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract for helicopter maintenance with Helicopter Minit-Men, Inc. for the Division of Police; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00...
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