Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Police Crime Lab has various scientific instruments that require maintenance and repair services by the manufacturer. This equipment is used to process and present evidence for criminal prosecutions, which requires our strict adherence to rules of evidence and established mandatory timeliness. The Division of Police has a need for maintenance and repair services with Life Technologies Corporation in order to ensure timely repair of broken equipment and adequately protect the City's investment.
BID INFORMATION: The Division of Police is requesting a Bid Waiver on this contract as Life Technologies Corporation is the only provider of maintenance services on this equipment.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing 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 to expedite the process of this service contract because the current contract has ended and the service contract is required to maintain and fix the current crime lab equipment.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NO: CC006302 This will be updated in time for the Council meeting
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $54,547.91 from the Division of Police's General Fund operating budget with Life Technologies Corporation for a maintenance and repair contract for Crime Lab equipment. This is the first year of maintenance after acquiring upgraded equipment in 2021.
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To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract for maintenance and repair services for Crime Lab instruments with Life Technologies Corporation; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of $54,547.91 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($54,547.91)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Police has a need for ...
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