Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Volcanic Manufacturing, LLC. for the purchase of Tactical Police Bicycle Gear. The purchase of the gear will allow for better protection and reduce the risk of injury for law enforcement officers during crowd management situations. This gear provides the most protection and allows for maneuverability while riding bicycles, thus reducing the risks of injury while wearing this type of gear.
Bid Information: The formal bid for the Tactical Police Bicycle Gear, RFQ007189, was opened on November 9, 2017. Three bids were received. Columbus Lumber submitted a bid for all lines referenced at $64,163.00. Volcanic Manufacturing LLC., submitted a bid referencing all lines at $41,775.00. Complete 1 Solutions submitted a bid for only two lines at $11,837.00. Division of Police personnel reviewed the bid and recommended Volcanic Manufacturing LLC be awarded lines 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 totaling $35,550.00 to contract with the City of Columbus Division of Police. Columbus Lumber was awarded lines 60 and 70 totaling $15,582.00.
Contract Compliance Number: CC017250, expires 11/09/2019
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested to purchase the Tactical Police Bicycle Gear to reduce the risk of injury and preserve the lives of law enforcement personnel.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $35,550.00 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund for the purchase of Tactical Police Bicycle Gear from Volcanic Manufacturing, LLC. Funds were budgeted in the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund for this purpose.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Volcanic Manufacturing, LLC for the purchase of Tactical Police Bicycle Gear for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $35,550.00 from the Law Enforcement Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($35,550.00)
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