Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract to purchase UTVs (Utility Task Vehicle) for the Division of Fire. The Division of Fire was awarded a grant from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase a quantity of two (2) Polaris Ranger 6x6 UTVs. These UTVs will be used by the Division of Fire Special Events Office for transporting injured civilians from remote sites, along with supporting the Columbus Division of Fire Bomb and HazMat (Hazardous Material) Teams for regional capabilities in CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive) events as well. The Division of Fire has a need to replace the existing John Deere UTV and Medlite insert, which were on loan from the City of Columbus Department of Parks and Recreation, and are beyond their useful life. The total cost of this equipment will be $25,199.96, the payment of which will be issued by Franklin County, on behalf of Franklin County Homeland Security and Justice Programs (FCHS), under the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). 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 Franklin County Homeland Security grant, under the Urban Area Security Initiative program, to purchase a quantity of two (2) Polaris Ranger 6x6 UTVs for the Division of Fire Special Events Office and Regional support for HazMat and Bomb squad units in case of CBRNE events as well. Bids were solicited by the Purchasing Office via solicitation SA005904 and opened on 06/25/2015. There was one (1) bid received:
Hobbies and More Inc. (dba: The Toy Store): $25,199.96
The Division of Fire recommends a bid award to Hobbies and More Inc. (...
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