IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the furnishing of rifles for use by the Sheriff's Office to Simmons Gun Specialties, Inc., of Spring Hill, KS, at an actual cost to the County of $40,950.00, as a sole source purchase.
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RESOLUTION #17542, March 14, 2011
INTRODUCED BY James D. Tindall, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office requires new rifles to replace worn out and outdated shotguns; and,
WHEREAS, after extensive research, the Sheriff's Office has identified the Ruger SR-556 autoloading rifle as the weapon best meeting its needs; and,
WHEREAS, section 1030.1, Jackson County Code, 1984, eliminates the requirement for competitive bidding when items or services to be purchased can be obtained from only one source and requires notification of and approval by the Legislature on such sole source purchases exceeding $25,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, the Director of Finance and Purchasing recommends the purchase of the identified rifles from Simmons Gun Specialties of Spring Hill, KS, at an actual cost to the County of $40,950.00; and,
WHEREAS, the Director further recommends that he not take competitive bids with regard to said equipment for the reason that Simmons Gun Specialties is the designated factory law enforcement distributor in this region for Ruger rifles, and is therefore a sole source; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that award be made as recommended by the Director of Finance and Purchasing, and that the Director be and hereby is authorized to execute for the County any documents necessary to the accomplishment of the award; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance and Purchasing be and hereby is authorized to make all payments, including final payment on the contract thereby made.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective imme...
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