Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation seeks to authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Board of Health, to enter into a contract with Padagis US LLC for the purchase NARCAN Nasal Spray 4 mg for the Columbus Public Health Alcohol and Drug Services Division funded with Health grant fund 2251. NARCAN Nasal Spray 4 mg to be used in our six risk reduction vending machines placed at partner agencies throughout the City. These machines allow city residents to access risk reduction supplies to reduce overdose risk and protect their health.
Bid Information: The formal bid process was utilized to obtain pricing. Formal Bid RFQ032509 was opened on April 23, 2026. Padagis US LLC, is the lowest and most responsive bidder able to provide the exact specifications of the NARCAN Nasal Spray 4 mg to be used in the risk reduction vending machines. The bid was submitted for $67,252.00. Columbus Public Health personnel reviewed the bid and recommended Padagis US LLC be awarded the contract with Columbus Public Health as they were the lowest and most responsive bidder.
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 so that Columbus Public Health may immediately enter into a contract to obtain NARCAN Nasal Spray 4 mg for the safety of the public to avoid forfeiture of grant funds.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $67,252.00 from the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-based Program Grant extension fund G502550 with Padagis US LLC for Columbus Public Health.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Board of Health, to enter into contract with Padagis US LLC, for the purchase of NARCAN Nasal Spray 4 mg; to authorize the expenditure of $67,252.00 from...
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