Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation is for the option to establish one (1) Univerasal Term Contract for the purchase of Text Books and Training Materials applicable for firefighter and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training. The Division of Fire will be the principal city agency utilizing the contract. The term of the proposed option contract is for two (2) years with an expiration date of April 30, 2017 with an option to extend for one (1) additional year subject to mutual agreement. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on February 19, 2015.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with relevant provisions of the Columbus City Code Chapter 329 (SA005749). One Hundred and Twenty (120) bids were solicited (M1A-2, MBR-4, F1-2). One (1) bid was received (MBR).
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder as follows:
John D. Preuer & Associates, Inc., CC# 34-1808063 expires 1/24/2016, Award items 1 - 81 and 83 - 90 (Publisher list and associated quantity percentage discounts). $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $60,000.00
The 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 since the current contract expires April 30, 2015 and continuous firefighting and EMS training and education is essential in providing valuable public services in an emergency.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establiah this option contract is from the General Fund. City Agenies 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 and Management Director to enter into one (1) option contract for the purchase of Text Books and Training Materials applicable ...
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