Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to modify an existing Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) parts and equipment with Scott Safety by providing a 3-year extension, at the same terms and conditions of Contract# PO019673, as agreed by both parties. The contract, PO019673 was established in accordance with Request for Quotation SA005773 and will expire 3/31/2019.
A contract modification will provide a 3-year extension of the existing contract from the date of execution to March 31, 2022. The equipment, parts and repair of the City’s current Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment is being serviced by Scott Safety. The contract modification and extension will allow time needed to process a new Request for Proposal and award a UTC for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) without disruption of services.
Emergency Designation: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation to be considered an emergency ordinance because the current contracts expire 3/31/2019.
Fiscal Impact: No funding is required to modify and extend the contract. Fire Division must set aside their own funding for their estimated expenditures.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the Universal Term Contract with Scott Safety for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment and parts; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, a contract modification and extension is needed to conduct business with Scott Safety to allow the Fire Division to purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) parts and equipment for various City services without interruption; and
WHEREAS, the contract with Scotts Safety is scheduled to expire March 31, 2019 and no extension is available; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Fire Division in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend the Universal Term Contract, PO019673, with Scott Safety for the option to purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment and parts, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Finance and Management Director is hereby authorized to modify and extend the contract for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment and parts with Scott Safety up to and including March 31, 2022, at the same terms and conditions of Contract# PO019673, as agreed by both parties.
Section 2. That this modification is in accordance with relevant provision of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code.
Section 3: That for the reason stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.