City of Columbus - File #: 1070-2008

• File #: 1070-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/17/2008
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 7/14/2008
• Final action: 7/17/2008
• Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with C.P.A.T. Distribution, Inc. for the purchase of fire training equipment for the Fire Division's Training Complex in accordance with sole source provisions; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Safety Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $62,195.81 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.($62,195.81)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/17/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/15/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/14/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/14/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/27/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/27/2008	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/27/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/26/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/20/2008	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/20/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/19/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/19/2008	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/18/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/18/2008	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/17/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

Background: This ordinance will authorize the Director of Pubic Safety to enter into contract with C.P.A.T. Distribution, Inc. for the purchase of training equipment for the Fire Division's Training Academy project. With the process of construction nearing completion at it's Parsons Avenue Training Facilities, the Fire Division is in need to purchase specialized fire training equipment for use in these facilities.
The IAFF and IAFC teamed up with 10 of North America's leading fire departments and unions through the Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness/Fitness Initiative to develop the IAFF/IAFC Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
The Task Force successfully developed the Fire Service Joint Labor-Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative in 1997 to address the need for a holistic and non-punitive approach to wellness and fitness in the fire service. The Task Force then discovered that municipalities were hiring people who would not be physically capable of a successful career in the fire service. The Task Force, therefore, unanimously agreed to develop a physical ability test for pre-employment testing of candidates. The Task Force has developed and validated the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), resulting in a consistent test for hiring of candidate fire fighters.
Props for each event were built and modified to obtain the necessary information regarding candidate's ability. The props were then placed in a sequence that would best simulate their use in a fire scene. The Candidate Physical Ability Test Program has been reviewed and utilized by fire departments throughout the U.S. and Canada.
The City of Columbus, Division of Fire, seeks to purchase this equipment which is to be used in the new Fire Academy to aid in recruit training.
Bid Information: C.P.A.T. Distribution, Inc. is the sole provider of these supplies and services.

Contract Compliance: C.P.A.T. Distribution, Inc. ~ 954818398 ~ exp. 7/9/09

Emergency Designa...