Explanation
The Division of Police needs to purchase a Forward Looking Infrared System (FLIR) for the helicopter unit. This equipment is a thermal and visible light imaging system that will provide detection capabilities in any type of weather conditions, day or night. This purchase is intended to replace a FLIR camera lost in the August 25, 2010 incident. A total of $46,293.00 was paid to the city from the city's insurance company. These monies were deposited into the General Permanent Improvement Fund. Total cost to purchase a new FLIR camera is $146,293.00. Therefore, $100,000.00 will be needed from the Special Income Tax fund to fund this purchase.
Bid Information: Since FLIR Systems, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the FLIR Systems (U8500XR Stabilized Gimbal Assembly) that is compatible with the cables and electronic boxes currently installed on the Police helicopters, this purchase shall be awarded in accordance with provisions of Section 329.07© (Sole Source) of the Columbus City Code, 1959.
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.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested to expedite the process of this purchase in order to have a second FLIR camera installed to alleviate the wear and tear on the other camera.
Contract Compliance #930708501
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation amends the Department of Public Safety's Capital Improvement Budget and authorizes the purchase of a replacement FLIR camera from the General Permanent Improvement and the Special Income Tax Funds. There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
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To amend the Capital Improvement Budget, to authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into an agreement with FLIR Systems, Inc. for the purchase of a FLIR camera, in accordance with sole source procurement for the Div...
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