Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into contracts to purchase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Division of Fire. The Division of Fire was awarded a grant from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase hazardous material PPE chemical suits. These PPE suits are totally encapsulating suits used by the Hazardous Material Team to provide protection against highly toxic chemicals with integral booties, glove cuff assembly and visors. The Division of Fire has a need to replace existing PPE suits previously purchased with grant funds that are beyond their useful life. The total cost of this equipment will be $35,239.54, the payment of which will be issued by Franklin County, on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security and Ohio Emergency Management Agency. The City of Columbus and Franklin County entered into an intergovernmental agreement via Ordinance 2757-2014 to enable this type of purchase.
This legislation will authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to execute those documents necessary for the acquisition of this equipment.
Bid Information: The Division of Fire was approved for a State Homeland Security Grant to purchase hazardous material (PPE) chemical suits for the Hazardous Material Team. Bids were solicited by the Purchasing Office via solicitation SA005820 and opened on 04/16/2015. There was one (1) bid received:
US SafetyGear, Inc. - $35,239.54
After review of this bid, the Division of Fire recommends the bid submitted by US SafetyGear, Inc. as the lowest, most responsive, and best bid.
US SafetyGear, Inc. 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 Recovery.
Contract Compliance: US SafetyGear, Inc. - 34-1759791 (04/10/17)
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure so that legislative appro...
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