Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance will establish an Auditor's Certificate and authorize an expenditure for the purchase of fire-rated undergarments for the Fire Division's uniform Quartermaster in the amount of $250,000.00 through the City of Columbus Purchasing Office. All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded using the City Code 329, however, this legislation will set up all the required funding to enter into contract with the selected vendor.
The proposed undergarment has been determined to show similar signs of durability as other fire rated clothing and provide better fit and comfort than current undershirts. The Division of Fire will gradually transition from the current cotton undershirts to the fire rated undergarment over a period of three years.
Bid Information: Bid opening will commence upon approval of the specifications and subsequent solicitation for said merchandise, which is projected to occur after the final 2013 City Council meeting. The required items will be bid through the City of Columbus Purchasing System and all contracts will be approved by the Director of Finance and Management.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is required to proceed with the funding for the undergarment immediately while the bidding is in process to continue fire uniform issuance without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $250,000.00 from the General Fund with a provider of fire-rated undergarments for Fire Division personnel. The Fire Division has budgeted these funds in the 2013 Operating Budget.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract for the purchase of fire-rated undergarments for Fire Division personnel; to establish an Auditor's Certificate of $250,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Fire Division has a need to purchase fire-rated undergarments for issuance to personnel via it'...
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