Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes an appropriation of $148,466.70 from the unappropriated balance of the State Law Enforcement Contraband/Seizure Funds for the Division of Police. Funds were received from seized and forfeited property and are used solely for law enforcement purposes as specified in Ordinance 1850-85. These funds are used to purchase various services, supplies, and equipment. This ordinance also authorizes an expenditure in the amount of $69,412.53 from the seizure funds to enter into contract with King Business Interiors for office furniture, which includes installation through a State of Ohio Contract. This contract is authorized by Ordinance 582-87 that allows for the cooperative purchasing between the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services and other government entities. King Business Interiors is the only authorized distributer of Haworth furniture for the city of Columbus and purchasing Haworth furniture will continue the uniformity of other furniture already purchased by the Division of Police.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
BID INFORMATION: A State of Ohio Term Contract exists for this purchase, Index #STS714, Contract #800328. King Business Interiors is the only authorized distributer of Haworth furniture for the city of Columbus.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested in order to provide immediate funding for service contracts and to procure needed supplies prior to price increases.
Contract Compliance Number: CC005688 - 2/27/2020
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an appropriation of $148,466.70 from the State Law Enforcement Contraband/Seizure Funds for the Division of Police and authorizes an expenditure of $69,412.53 from said fund to enter into contract with King Business Interiors for office fur...
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