Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes a sole source contract with Action Target to provide repair and replacement services for the 2026 renovations of the Madison Police Department's (MPD) firearms range in an amount not to exceed $89,093. Funding for the sole source contract is available in the 2026 Adopted Engineering - Facilities Management Capital Budget in the Police Facility Improvements program (Munis #15787 - $53,419) and MPD's 2026 Adopted Operating Budget in the Wisconsin DOJ Training and Certification Funding grant (Munis #31212 - $35,674). No additional appropriation is required.
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Authorizing the noncompetitive purchase of goods from Action Target as a sole source provider of good and services for the Madison Police Department (MPD) indoor shooting range located at 5702 Femrite Drive (District 16)
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WHEREAS, MPD originally contracted with Action Target for the design and build of the existing range using proprietary and patented equipment; and,
WHEREAS, the MPD firearms range is in need of repair and replacement parts to ensure the continued operation of the range and the safety of its users; and,
WHEREAS, Action Target possesses the sole replacement equipment and knowledge to make the repairs and replace necessary infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, there are no other firms in the country with the specific knowledge of Action Target’s proprietary and patented equipment who can provide this service; and,
WHEREAS, the MPD desires to enter into a contract with Action Target in an amount not to exceed $89,093.44 to provide services for the requested repair and replacement; and,
WHEREAS, under MGO 4.26(4)(a), a service contract of more than $75,000 that was not competitively selected must be approved by the Common Council and must meet one of the exceptions in MGO 4.26(4)(b); and,
WHEREAS, for the reasons stated on the attached Noncompetitive Selection Request Form, Action Target is the only firm that can provide the specific needs for the...
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