Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for software, equipment, technical support and maintenance services for camera security systems for the Facilities Management Division.
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 enter into contract with K.N.S. in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code.
K.N.S. Services, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 31-1460220
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $75,000.00 from the General Fund with K.N.S. Services, Inc. to provide software, equipment, technical support and maintenance/service for security systems for facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division. The Facilities Management Division budgeted $75,000.00 in the General Fund for these expenditures. In 2023, $75,000.00 was expended for related equipment and services.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with K. N. S. Services, Inc. to provide software, equipment, technical support and maintenance services for security systems for the Facilities Management Division, in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,000.00 from the General Fund. ($75,000.00)
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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 replace...
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