Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into a contract with and issue a purchase order to Phoenix Safety Outfitters LLC for turnout gear alterations and repairs. The contract is necessary to fortify the safety of division personnel via efficient customization and repair of Lion First Responder turnout gear from March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025. A waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code, Chapter 329 is necessary for this purchase as the expedient repair and customization of the division’s turnout gear is vital to the safety of division personnel and Phoenix Safety Outfitters LLC is the only vendor within the State of Ohio that is authorized by Lion First Responder, as per NFPA, to make repairs and alterations on new and existing turnout gear manufactured by Lion First Responder.
Vendor Data: Phoenix Safety Outfitters LLC (#41-2241348) - (Vendor #007915)
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure to allow for the uninterrupted servicing of the division’s turnout gear that is necessary for the safety of division personnel.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the General Fund for this expenditure. This ordinance is contingent upon passage of the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget (Ord. 3011-2023).
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on the behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into a contract with and issue a purchase order to Phoenix Safety Outfitters LLC for the alteration and repair of the Division of Fire’s turnout gear; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the expenditure necessary to establish a contract for the alteration and repa...
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