Explanation
BACKGROUND: To modify and extend the existing city-wide contract for the option to purchase Fire Helmets for the Fire Division to and including September 30, 2004. Formal bids were opened by the Purchasing Office on August 9, 2001. The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06. (Proposal No. SA000070DRM). Contract No. FL001007, with The Fire House, was established in accordance with bids received. Their contract compliance number is 31-0953722.
1. Amount of additional funds: The estimated annual expenditure for the contract is $32,000.00. The Fire Division must obtain approval to expend from their own budgeted funds for their estimated expenditures.
2. Reason additional needs were not foreseen: Needs were foreseen by inclusion of the extension clause.
3. Reason other procurement processes not used: The same exact product is required as originally bid. No lower pricing/more attractive terms and conditions are anticipated at this time.
4. How cost was determined: The cost, terms and conditions are in accordance with the original agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required to extend the option contract. The Fire Division must set aside their own funding for their estimated expenditures.
In order to provide uninterrupted service and supply, this ordinance is being submitted as an emergency.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance Director to modify and extend the citywide contract for the option to purchase Fire Helmets, with The Fire House, and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office advertised and solicited formal bids, and selected the lowest bid; and
WHEREAS, the vendor has agreed to extend FL001007 at current prices and conditions to and including September 30, 2004, and it is in the best interest of the City to exercise this option; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Purchasing Office in that it...
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