Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract with Motorola Inc., to purchase radio repair services for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Support Services, the largest user, and other City agencies in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes. These radio repair services will be utilized by for repair of 800MHz radios. The sole source, Motorola Inc., is the manufacturer for these items and they have not authorized any Motorola partners access to service this equipment to the City of Columbus. The term of the proposed option contract would be three (3) years, expiring September 30, 2021, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year.
The Purchasing Office has negotiated terms and conditions with Motorola Inc., and completed a contract proposal document.
Motorola Solutions Inc. Vendor Acct. #007169 expires 4/11/2020
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $ 30,000.00
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 Designation: This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because Motorola Radio Repair Services are necessary in the work environment of Public Safety and other city agencies and any discontinuation of this product would negatively affect the delivery of valuable public services.
FISCAL IMPACT: The expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO000978. 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 and direct the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Radio Repair Services with Motorola Inc., in accordance with sole source...
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