Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the purchase of ammunition for the Division of Police from Vance Outdoors Inc. in the amount of $311,349.00. The Division of Police requests the purchase of ammunition for training and the qualification of police officers. There is a significant lead time for ammunition orders; therefore, orders need to be placed now to ensure sufficient supply for training. The Division of Police has already spent or encumbered $99,869.00 through the use of general funds with Vance Outdoors Inc.
Bid Information: The Purchasing Office has set up a universal term contract with Vance Outdoors Inc. for this type of ammunition.
Vance Outdoors Inc. is not debarred according to the excluded party listing system of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
Contract Compliance No.: Vance Outdoors Inc. certification number CC009245 expires 4/10/2025.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested since there is a significant lead time for ammunition orders.
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes a total expenditure of $311,349.00 from the General Fund for the purchase of ammunition for the Division of Police from a universal term contract. The Police Division budgeted $457,600.00 in the 2024 General Fund budget for the purchase of ammunition.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order and associate all General Budget Reservations to Vance Outdoors Inc. for the purchase of training ammunition for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $311,349.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($311,349.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office has set up a universal term contract with Vance Outdoors, Inc. for ammunition; and,
WHEREAS, the Division of Police needs to purchase ammunition for ongoing training and for the necessary qualificati...
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