Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes a purchase of training ammunition for the Division of Police. The purchase of 40-caliber ammunition is needed by the Division of Police for in-service training, for qualification of police officers and practice. Approximately 450,000 rounds of ammunition are needed for practice and training. 270,000 rounds of .40 caliber ammunition have already been ordered from UT 045300. There is a significant lead time for ammunition orders. Therefore, orders need to be placed now to ensure that Police will have ammunition for practice and training.
Bid Information: The Purchasing Office has set up universal term contract FL004769 with Kiesler Police Supply for this type of ammunition.
Kiesler Police Supply 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.: 35-1361847-Kiesler Police Supply, Inc., expires 12/14/2012.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested so as to receive ammunition in a timely manner.
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes a total expenditure of $34,380.00 from the General Fund for the purchase of ammunition for the Division of Police from a universal term contract. The Police Division budgeted $252,107.00 in the 2012 General Fund budget for the purchase of ammunition, of which $209,365.00 has already been spend or encumbered. Approximately $253,819.00 was encumbered or spent in 2011 for ammunition.
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To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Kiesler Police Supply, Inc. for the purchase of training ammunition for the Division of Police, to authorize the expenditure of $34,380.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($34,380.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office has set up universal term contract FL...
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