Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Falcon Global Supply for the purchase of NGA Ballistic Shields. The purchase of the shields will allow for better protection of law enforcement officers while executing certain types of search warrants, thus reducing the risk of injury. The shields are capable of stopping several different calibers of rifle ammunition, AK47 ammunition, as well as .308 ammunitions. These shields provide the most protection while breaching buildings as well as when maneuvering to different floors, thus reducing the risks associated with executing search warrants.
Bid Information: The formal bid for the NGA Ballistic Shields, RFQ006936, was opened on October 12, 2017. One bid was received from Falcon Global Supply. Falcon Global Supply submitted a bid for $34,140.00. Division of Police personnel reviewed the bid and recommended Falcon Global be awarded the contract with the City of Columbus Division of Police.
Contract Compliance Number: CC017235, expires 10/25/2019
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested to purchase the NGA Ballistic Shields to reduce the risk of injury and preserve the lives of law enforcement officers.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $34,140.00 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Funds for the purchase of twelve (12) NGA Ballistic Shields from Falcon Global Supply. Funds were budgeted in the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund for this purpose.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the purchase of NGA Ballistic Shields with Falcon Global Supply for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $34,140.00 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($34,140.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract on behalf of the Division of Police to purcha...
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