. Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation establishes Universal Term Contracts (UTC) for Emergency Vehicle Lights with Federal Signal Corporation, Parr Public Safety Equipment, and Statewide Emergency Products. These emergency lights and parts are used for the City's vehicles and equipment on an as needed basis. The term of the proposed option contract will be approximately two years, expiring November 30, 2019, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on November 2, 2017.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidders as follows:
Federal Signal Corporation; (Item 3) CC007168 expires 10/25/2019
All Items, $1.00
Parr Public Safety Equipment Inc; (Item 4) CC19573-12646 expires 12/31/2017
All Items, $1.00
Statewide Emergency Products; (Items 1, 2) CC009249 expires 10/25/2019
All Items, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $100,000. Fleet Management is the primary user.
The company 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.
EMERGENCY LEGISLATION: This ordinance is submitted as an emergency so that the UTC may take effect so as to not interrupt the purchase of emergency lights and replacement parts.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is from the General Fund. City Agencies will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into Universal Term Contracts for the option to purchase Emergency Vehicle Lights with Federal Signal Corporation, Parr Public Safety ...
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