Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management for the Department of Technology (DoT), on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police to establish a purchase order for the purchase of forty (40) Fujitsu brand laptop computers, related accessories, and services from bid solicitation (RFQ003794). The total cost of this equipment purchase is not to exceed $100,000.00.
The Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police in cooperation with the Department of Finance and Management is procuring this request through a formal competitive bid process in accordance with Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code, pursuant to Solicitation RGQ003794, to be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder. Bids are not anticipated to be opened until December 1, 2016, therefore the Department of Technology requests that this ordinance establish a budget reservation so that funding can be established prior to the Auditor's office year end closing without a named vendor until the bids have been opened, evaluated, and an award made.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of to $100,000.00 for the purchase of Fujitsu brand laptop computers, related accessories, and services from bid solicitation (RFQ003794) for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police. Funds have been identified and are budgeted within the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund.
EMERGENCY: Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this action.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management for the Department of Technology (DoT), on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to enter into contract and establish a purchase order with the successful respondent to bid solicitation RFQ003794 opening December 1, 2016, for the purchase of Fujitsu brand laptop computers, related accessories, and ...
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