Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Simplex Grinnell for the upgrade for the Security System at the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center. The security system and access cards used at the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center is maintained and monitored by Simplex Grinnell. This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the Sole Source provisions of Columbus City Code, Section 329.07 (C) and the Department of Public Utilities is requesting the waiver of competitive bidding.
The 1250 Fairwood Avenue Complex houses the Sewer Maintenance Section, Sewer Design Section, Sewer Administration, Treatment Engineering and the 911 Call Center. During a recent audit, it was found that the building needed to upgrade the access and security of the building. Simplex Grinnell installed and monitors the alarm system at the complex. The upgrades include Access Control, Door Access Upgrades, Access Panels and new software that will be compatible with existing software and monitoring equipment.
Supplier: Simplex Grinnell (58-2608861)
Fiscal Impact: $66,430.00 is needed for this project.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Simplex Grinnell for Security System Upgrades for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure of $66,430.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959($66,430.00).
Body
WHEREAS, the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center located at 1250 Fairwood Avenue houses a variety of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage sections along with the 911 Call Center, and
WHEREAS, the security system at the complex was installed and is monitored by Simplex Grinnell, and
WHEREAS, during a recent audit, it was found that the security of the building needed to upgraded, and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the Sole Source provisions of Columbus City Code and a request to waive the provisions of competitive bidding, now therefore and
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to enter into a service agreement with Simplex Grinnell for Security System Upgrade for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
Section 2. That the expenditure of $66,430.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same hereby is authorized from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, Fund No. 650, OCA 606202, Object Level 1: 03, Object Level 03: 3375
Section 3. That this Council finds it in the best interest to waive the provisions of competitive bidding in accordance with the Sole Source provisions of Columbus City Code, Section 329.07 (C).
Section 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
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