Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Fire is in need of purchasing one (1) “Safe House” tow behind trailer equipped for use in training and educating the public on fire safety. The safe house currently in use has been in service for 20 years, and is beyond it's useful serviceable life. This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Surrey Fire Safety House for the purchase of a "Safe House" tow behind trailer equipped for use in training and educating the public for the Fire Division.
Bid Information: Bids were solicited by the Purchasing Office, via Solicitation SA005517, and were opened on August 14, 2014. Only one (1) bid was received on this solicitation, as follows:
Surrey Fire Safety House (Div. of Walters Group, Inc.) - Majority company - $62,498.00
The Division of Fire recommends a bid award to Surrey Fire Safety House (Div. of Walters Group) as the lowest, responsible, responsive and best bid. Surrey Fire Safety House is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is not listed in the Auditor of State database for Findings for Recover.
Contract Compliance: Surrey Fire Safety House (Div. of Walters Group, Inc.) - CC #34-1943826
Emergency Designation: The Division of Fire requests emergency legislation so that the purchase of this tow behind trailer can commence immediately;
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $62,498.00 from the Fire Division’s Safety Voted Bond Fund; funding exists for this tow behind trailer for training and education purposes. An amendment and transfer of funds within the Safety Bond Fund is necessary for this expenditure.
Title
To amend the Department of Public Safety's 2014 Capital Improvement Budget and transfer funds between projects within the Safety Bond funds; to authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Surrey Fire Safety House for the purchase of o...
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