Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is for the option to purchase Body Armor and Tactical Gear and Associated Services for the Division of Police. The term of the proposed contracts would be for three (3) years with the option to extent the contract for one (1) additional year. The contract expiration dates to be three (3) years from the contract effective date. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on August 29, 2013.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 of the Columbus City Code, Solicitation SA005087. One Hundred and six bids were solicited (M1A: 2, F1: 1). Two (2) bid was received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award of the contract to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidders:
Galls RT II, LLC d/b/a Roy Tailors Uniform Company of Columbus CC# 371739988 (Expires 9/16/2015), a wholly owned subsidiary of Galls, LLC. This company acquired Roy Tailors Uniform Company of Columbus, Inc. after the solicitation due date and award. Galls RT II, LLC will assume all rights and obligations and benefits under the solicitation and will then be bound by and honor all terms of the solicitation including quoted prices effective upon the official transaction date of September 24, 2013. Roy Tailors Uniform Company of Columbus, Inc. CC# 311261664 (Expires 10/9/2014) was the original bidder.
Award for Items: 119, 322, 323, 350, 357, 359, 361, 363, 364 and 365. ($1.00)
Vance Outdoors, Inc. CC# 542072038 (Expires 2/8/2014) Award Items: 345, 346, 347, 347A, 347B, 347C, 348, 349, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 358, 360, 362, 912, 913,914 & 915 ($1.00)
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $235,000.00
These companies are not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or the State Auditor's Findings For Recovery Database.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, no less than 37 days will be added to this procurement cycle and the ...
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