Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Safety, Division of Police was approved by The Columbus Police Foundation to purchase technology supplies and security systems for the new Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) under a private grant.
Bid Information: K.N.S. Services Inc. 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.
Contract Compliance: CC-005443, Compliance expires 02/28/2028.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties List System or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested to expedite the process of this purchase order due to end of year deadlines and the upcoming expected opening date for the Crime Gun Intelligence Center.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $85,500.00 to K.N.S. Services Inc. for the purchase of technology supplies and security systems.
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To authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services Inc. for the purchase of technology supplies and security systems, which includes installation services, on behalf of the Division of Police in accordance with the terms of sole source provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $85,500.00 from The Columbus Police Foundation: Private Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($85,500.00)
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WHEREAS, The Division of Police was awarded funds through The Columbus Police Foundation Private Grant, for the purchase of technology supplies and security systems; and
WHEREAS, due to the proprietary nature of the security software and compatibility with existing security and camera equipment, it is in the best interest of the City 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 Codes; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual operation of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, in that it is immediately necessary to purchase technology supplies and security systems, for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, property, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Department of Finance and Management be and is hereby authorized and directed to issue a purchase order to K.N.S. Services Inc., for the purchase of the technology supplies and security systems which include installation services for the Division of Police.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $85,500.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same is hereby authorized in object class 02 General Supplies and 03 Contractual Services per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That said contract shall be awarded in accordance with the sole source provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code.
SECTION 4. That at the end of the grant period, any repayment of unencumbered balances required by the grantor is hereby authorized and any unused City match monies may be transferred back to the City fund from which they originated in accordance with all applicable grant agreements.
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.