Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Sub-Aquatics Inc. dba Breathing Air Systems for the purchase and installation of a replacement compressor system for the Columbus Division of Fire's Training Complex. The compressor system is used extensively by the Training Bureau for the refilling of recruit self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for live fire training. The current compressor system, installed in 2009, is outdated and out of service due to the absence of replacement parts to accommodate repair.
BID INFORMATION:
Informal bids were solicited by the Purchasing Office via RFQ018366, with Sub-Aquatics Inc. dba Breathing Air Systems submitting the lowest, best, responsive and responsible bid of $44,860.00; Sub-Aquatics Inc. dba Breathing Air Systems / Vendor #004349 / FID #310816610.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency action is requested as funds are needed immediately so that the purchase and installation of this new compressor system can commence upon passage of this ordinance and confirmation of the purchase order.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the purchase of a replacement compressor system from Breathing Air Systems for $44,860.00 for the Division of Fire. The ordinance also authorizes the amendment and transfer of funds within Public Safety's Capital Improvement Budget.
Title
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $44,860.00 within Public Safety's Bond Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Sub-Aquatics Inc. dba Breathing Air Systems in the amount of $44,860.00 for the purchase and installation of a compressor system for the Division of Fire's Training Bureau; to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $44,860.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($44,860.00)
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WHEREAS, a need exists within the Fire Division to purchase a replacement comp...
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