Explanation
BACKGROUND: Currently, the Division of Police has a limited number of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in its buildings. These units are in need of replacement, and additional units need to be purchased for coverage in buildings currently lacking such equipment. As such, the Division of Police is seeking approval to purchase thirty-seven (37) Zoll AED Plus units with graphical covers, thirty-one (31) Zoll AED Plus wall mounting brackets, two (2) Zoll AED Plus pediatric electrodes, and thirty-one (31) Zoll AED 3D signs. All such items are available to purchase off the State Term Schedule Contract, Index Number STS652 and Schedule Number 800265. The vendor on the State Term Schedule Contract is Zoll Medical Corporation. The AED units will be installed in all Columbus Division of Police buildings to aid emergency response to cardiac arrest incidents.
Bid Information: The State of Ohio established a State Term Schedule Contract, Index No. STS652 and Schedule No. 800265, which expires on 10/31/16 and is an Ohio DAS Cooperative Purchasing contract. City Ordinance #582-87 authorizes its use by City agencies. This contract is with Zoll Medical Corporation.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties List System or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Contract Compliance No: 042711626 expires 11/05/2014
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is needed to ensure that proper safety equipment within the Division of Police is available.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $46,862.21 from the Law Enforcement Drug Seizure fund for the purchase of thirty-seven (37) Zoll AED Plus units with graphical covers, thirty-one (31) Zoll AED Plus wall mounting brackets, two (2) Zoll AED Plus pediatric electrodes, and thirty-one (31) Zoll AED 3D signs.
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To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Zoll Medical Corporations for the purchase of Zoll AED Plus units with graphical covers as well as ancillary supplies and accessories in accordance with the terms of the State of Ohio DAS Cooperative Purchasing contract; to authorize the expenditure of $46,862.21 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($46,862.21)
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WHEREAS, The Division of Police needs to purchase thirty-seven (37) Zoll AED Plus units with graphical covers, thirty-one (31) Zoll AED Plus wall mounting brackets, two (2) Zoll AED Plus pediatric electrodes, and thirty-one (31) Zoll AED 3D signs; and
WHEREAS, there is a State of Ohio DAS Cooperative contract for purchase of these AEDs with Zoll Medical Corporation; and
WHEREAS, this purchase will be made with Law Enforcement Seizure Funds; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual operation of the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, in that it is immediately necessary to purchase the Zoll AED Plus units and supplies to aid in emergency response to cardiac arrest and for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Finance and Management Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to issue a purchase order to Zoll Medical Corporation for the purchase of thirty-seven (37) Zoll AED Plus units with graphical covers, thirty-one (31) Zoll AED Plus wall mounting brackets, two (2) Zoll AED Plus pediatric electrodes, and thirty-one (31) Zoll AED 3D signs in accordance with State Term Schedule Contract, Index Number STS652 and Schedule Number 800265 as authorized by City ordinance #582-87.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $46,862.21 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same is hereby authorized as follows:
DEPT 30-03 | FUND 219 | OBJ LEV (1) 02 | OBJ LEV (3) 2194 | OCA 301838 | SUBFUND 002
SECTION 3. That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.