Explanation
BACKGROUND:
Need: The Division of Police needs to purchase rifles and accessories for the S.W.A.T. section. These rifles will replace worn out rifles.
Bid Information: The Purchasing office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA001220) for the purchase of rifles and accessories. Thirty-nine (MAJ:38, MBE:0, FBE:0) bids were solicited; eight (MAJ:8) bids recieved. While there were some line items that were lower, the bid was considered as a package for assembly purposes and to insure delivery of all parts at the same time for training purposes. With the 1% local vendor credit taken into consideration, the Division of Police recommends that the award be made to the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder, Vance Outdoors, Inc. 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 Findsings for Recovery Certified Search.:
Contract Compliance No.: 54-2072038
Emergency Designation: Since all training on this new rifle system will be done on the outdoor range, emergency legislation is requested so rifles can be delivered in a timely manner before the weather conditions get colder.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Since this purchase will be made with Drug Seizure Funds, there will be no effect on the financial status of the General Fund.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance Director to enter into a contract for the purchase of rifles and accessories with Vance Outdoors, Inc., for the Division of Police, to authorize the expenditure of $50,654.70 from the Law Enforcement Drug Seizure Funds; and to declare an emergency ($50,654.70).
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing office advertised and solicited formal bids on July 29, 2004 and selected the lowest responsive, responsible, and best bidder; and
WHEREAS, in order to allow time for training of the new rifle ...
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