Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges to engage in the third year of a contract for security guard services in the Municipal Court building at 375 S. High St. with US Protection Service LLC DBA Royce US Protection. Formal bid RFP022058 was completed and closed on June 28, 2022. The year one hourly rate is $28.80; year two hourly rate is $30.40; year three hourly rate is $32.00; and year four hourly rate is $33.60.
There were 74 vendors solicited. There were 1 - EBE and 2 - MBE vendors. There were three responses and one award.
Legislation 2317-2022 for $450,000 year one.
Legislation 1085-2023 for $700,000 year two.
US Protection Service LLC Federal Tax ID is 47-4364396.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this expenditure, $870,000, is budgeted and available within the 2024 general fund budget.
Title
To authorize the Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to enter into the third year of the contract with US Protection Service LLC for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court Building and; to authorize the expenditure of $870,000.00 from the general fund. ($870,000.00).
Body
WHEREAS, the continuation of security services in the Municipal Court building is imperative for the safety and well-being of the building employees and the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges desire to engage in the third year of a potential four-year contract with US Protection Service LLC for security guard services in the Municipal Court building; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges to authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge to enter into said contract and authorize expenditures with US Protection Service LLC, so as to continue uninterrupted services in the provision of contractual security guard services within the Municipal Court building, for the preservation of the public health, peace, safety, and welfare; now therefore;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, be and is hereby authorized to enter into the third year of a potential four-year contract between the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges and US Protection Service LLC, for the provision of contractual security guard services in the Municipal Court building.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $870,000 through July 31, 2025, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is authorized to be expended from the general fund, to pay the costs thereof.
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 this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.