Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to enter into a contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the purchase and installation of security cameras and related equipment at Columbus Public Health in the amount of $130,035.95. The service will include removal of existing outdated equipment, and installation of new cameras, workstations, and mounts.
K.N.S. Services currently provides installation, integration, service and support for the Genetec security surveillance system. K.N.S. is the only Unified Elite Genetec Partner in Ohio and as such K.N.S. maintains the Genetec system licensing and programming. Therefore, due to the proprietary nature of the security software and compatibility of existing security and camera equipment, it is in the best interest of the City to enter into contract with K.N.S. in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
K.N.S. Services Inc. Vendor Number #005443 Exp. 2/22/2025
This company 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.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $130,035.95 from the Health Special Revenue Fund for the security camera upgrades at Columbus Public Health.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: These security camera upgrades at Columbus Public Health are immediately needed improvements due to the condition of the current equipment. In addition, the need for enhanced security at this facility necessitates an emergency designation.
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To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the purchase and installation of security cameras and related equipment at Columbus Public Health in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $130,035.95 from the Health Special Revenue Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($130,035.95)
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WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to enter into a contract with K.N.S Services, Inc. to allow for a single vendor to provide the necessary hardware, software, technical support, and camera equipment replacements for security systems at Columbus Public Health; and
WHEREAS, K.N.S. Services currently is the sole provider of installation, integration, service and support for the Genetec security surveillance system and is the only Unified Elite Genetec Partner in Ohio; and
WHEREAS, due to the proprietary nature of the security software and compatibility of existing security and camera equipment, it is necessary to enter into this contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code; and
WHEREAS, an expenditure of $130,035.95 or so much there of as may be needed, is necessary for the purchase and installation of security cameras and related equipment at Columbus Public Health; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of Columbus Public Health in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. so this equipment can be put into service as quickly as possible to prevent interruption to, or disruption of, the security of Columbus Public Health, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Board of Health is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the purchase and installation of security cameras and related equipment at Columbus Public Health pursuant to the sole source provisions of City Code, as it is the sole provider of installation, integration, service and support for the Genetec security surveillance system in Ohio.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $130,035.95, or so much thereof as may be necessary in regards to the action authorized in SECTION 1, is hereby authorized in the Health Special Revenue Fund 2250 per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.