Explanation
Background:
This ordinance establishes an Auditor's certificate from which contracts for up-fitting and the purchase of anti-idling parts can be established for Columbus Division of Police vehicles. The City Code provisions for competitive bidding for both contracts have been initiated via the Division of Purchasing; however, this process cannot be completed prior to Council’s August recess. All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded using City Code Chapter 329. This legislation will establish the funding necessary to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis.
Competitive bids are currently being solicited under SA005487 & SA005492 and will be opened by the Purchasing Office.
-Police Interceptor Up-Fitting $1,000,000.00
-Anti-Idle & Heater Parts $300,000.00
The Police Interceptor Up-Fitting portion covers the purchase of parts and up-fitting services for 2015 Ford Utility Interceptors for use by the Division of Police. Up-fitting refers to mounting, wiring, and programming the necessary equipment needed for Police vehicles that are not part of a standard vehicle purchase.
Anti-Idle & Heater Parts are a new technology that will also be up-fitted to the Police vehicles to significantly reduce existing idles times.
Emergency Justification: Emergency legislation is required to proceed with the funding for parts and services immediately while the bidding is in process.
Fiscal Impact: $1,300,000.00 is budgeted for this expenditure in the Special Income Tax Fund.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to enter into various contracts for up-fitting and purchase of anti-idling devices for Division of Police vehicles; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1,300,000.00 from the Special Income Tax fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,300,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office is in the process of soliciting competitive bids to acquire parts and serv...
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