Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an amended agreement with Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. for the purchase and installation of Autopilot, Air Conditioner, and Avionics Shelves into the Division of Police Bell 407GXi helicopter authorized on Ordinance 2714-2019.
An additional request is needed to appropriate funds in the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund.
Bid Information: This purchase is recommended to be made with a waiver of bidding requirements, to ensure compatibility with the Bell Helicopter and prevent further delay of delivery.
This company is not debarred according to the System for Award Management (SAM) or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested because of the need to get this agreement implemented as soon as possible and maintain the capabilities of Division of Police Helicopters.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $280,100.00 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to enter into an amended agreement with Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. for the purchase and installation of Autopilot, Air Conditioner, and Avionics Shelves into the Bell 407GXi Helicopter. Funds are available in the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund for this agreement.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an amended agreement with Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. for the purchase and installation of Autopilot, Air Conditioner, and Avionics Shelves into the Bell 407GXi helicopter for the Division of Police; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $280,100.00 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($280,100.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Police has the need to...
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