Explanation
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize a purchase of Patrol Mountain Bicycles, associated accessories, and parts from Volcanic Manufacturing LLC (dba Volcanic Bikes) for the Division of Police in the amount of $110,000. Select patrol officers in the Division of Police use these bicycles that are specifically designed for law enforcement. The funding provided in the ordinance will provide for forty (40) Patrol Mountain Bicycles, as well as accessories and replacement parts. This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $110,000 within the Public Safety Initiatives Fund for this equipment.
BID INFORMATION: A Universal Term Contract exists, established by the Purchasing Office with Volcanic Manufacturing LLC (dba Volcanic Bikes), for these purchases. Volcanic Manufacturing LLC (dba Volcanic Bikes) 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.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: Volcanic Manufacturing LLC (dba Volcanic Bikes) - (C.C. #017250; expires 04/24/2019).
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency action is requested to ensure that the Columbus Division of Police is equipped with the sufficient number of bicycles specifically designed for law enforcement use to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Columbus.
FISCAL IMPACT: Total cost of the contract is $110,000.00 and is available in the 2017 budget within the Public Safety Initiative subfund, fund 1000, subfund 100016. This ordinance is contingent on the passage of Ordinance #1993-2017.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order and associate all General Budget Reservations to Volcanic Manufacturing LLC (dba Volcanic Bikes) for the purchase of Patrol Mountain Bicycles, associated accessories, and replacement parts for the Division of Police...
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