Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to execute those documents necessary to acquire a Police helicopter flight simulator from Elite Simulation Solutions using UASI grant funds. The Division of Police wants to acquire an Elite Simulation Solution Flight Simulator model TH100 Helicopter AATD from Azure Computing Inc., dba Elite Simulation Solutions as a result of competitive bidding at the amount of $33,275.00. The Division of Police needs to purchase the Elite Simulation Solution Flight Simulator model TH100 Helicopter AATD to allow training of Division of Police helicopter pilots. The TH100 AATD Flight Simulator is modeled on a generic single engine turbine with an open cockpit allowing for a single pilot to train, includes ELITE AP4000 avionics components (including ELITE 430W GPS) with helicopter switches panel, instrument display and table, Visual system computer, keyboards/mice, all allowing the training to be as realistic as possible for the pilots.
This project is being administered by the Franklin County Office of Homeland Security & Justice Programs under the FY 2014 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). The total expenditure of $33,275.00 will be paid by Franklin County through the Urban Area Homeland Security Grant.
Bid Information: Formal Bid # SA005720 was opened on February 19, 2015.
Based on the only bid received, the Division of Police recommends that a contract be awarded to Azure Computing Inc., dba Elite Simulation Solutions.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Contract Compliance Number: 541756433, expires on February 10, 2017.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is necessary to meet federal grant deadlines and permit sub-grantee award processing.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the Director o...
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