Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the purchase of ammunition for the Division of Police from Vance’s Law Enforcement in the amount of $137,494.50. The Division of Police requests purchase of ammunition for training and the qualification of police officers. There is a significant lead time for ammunition orders; therefore, orders need to be placed now to ensure sufficient supply for training. The Division of Police has already spent or encumbered $99,938.45 through the use of general funds with Vance's.
Bid Information: The Purchasing Office has set up a universal term contract with Vance’s Law Enforcement for this type of ammunition.
Vance’s Law Enforcement 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.
Contract Compliance No.: Vance’s Law Enforcement certification number CC009245 expires 4/22/2023.
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes a total expenditure of $137,494.50 from the General Fund for the purchase of ammunition for the Division of Police from a universal term contract. The Police Division budgeted $457,600.00 in the 2021 General Fund budget for the purchase of ammunition, of which, $99,938.45 has already been spent or encumbered.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order and associate all General Budget Reservations to Vance’s Law Enforcement for the purchase of training ammunition for the Division of Police; and to authorize the expenditure of $137,494.50 from the General Fund. ($137,494.50)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office has set up a universal term contract with Vance’s Law Enforcement for ammunition; and,
WHEREAS, the Division of Police needs to purchase ammunition for ongoing training and for the necessary qualification of officers; and,
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily ope...
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