Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Planning and Operations utilizes school flashers for the purpose of warning motorists of school zones and the speed limit within those school zones. To achieve this objective the Division of Planning and Operations requires the purchase of commodities to install in school zones currently needing upgrades.
Bids were opened on November 8th for parts and accessories for current City School Flashers. Only one complete bid was received from Baldwin & Sours, Inc.; no other vendor submitted pricing for the requested items.
This ordinance authorizes the purchase of school flasher parts and accessories per solicitation SO044886/BE019578 in the amount of $8,475.00. School flasher equipment can be capitalized.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System(Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Baldwin & Sours, Inc.
2. FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for these commodities is available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Baldwin & Sours, Inc. has a contract compliance number of 311104513 and it expires 7/23/2014.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to assure the timely availability of the school flashers and accessories for installation and replacement purposes and to promote and enhance pedestrian and motorist safety.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders for the purchase of school flasher parts and accessories for the Division of Planning and Operations; to authorize the expenditure of $8,475.00 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for this purpose; and to declare an emergency. ($8,475.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Planning and Operations utilizes school flashers to perform its mission; and
WHEREAS, these items can be capitalized; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the purchase of the Division of Planning and Operation's remaining needs for 2013 for these commo...
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