Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is for the creation of a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Police Canines and Handler Training and on an as needed basis by the Department of Public Safety Division of Police. This Police Canine and Handler Training is necessary to maintain the Police Canine Patrols as an effective force. The term of the proposed option contract would be through November 30, 2017 with the option to renew for two .21) additional years or portion thereof subject to mutual agreement. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 16, 2014.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA005613). Eight (8) Bids were solicited One (1) Bid was received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder.
Gold Shield Canine Training, Ltd CC#311759733 (expires 9-26-2016)
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $100,000.00
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because the current contract expires on November 30, 2014 and failure to provide Police Canines and Handler Training could affect the effectiveness of the Police canine units.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is from the General Fund. The Department of Public Safety Division of Police will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
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To authorize the Finance & Management Director to enter into a contract with Gold Shield Canine Training, Ltd. for the option to purchase police canines and handler training; to authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar to establish the contract from the General Fund; and ...
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