Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to renew an existing contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc., for the Columbus Water & Power New Headquarters Security Improvements Project, Phase 2. The contract amount being authorized by this ordinance is $239,611.10.
K.N.S. Services, Inc. currently provides installation, integration, service and support for the Genetec security surveillance system. K.N.S. Services, Inc. is the only Unified Elite Genetec Partner in Ohio and as such K.N.S. Services, Inc. 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. Services, Inc. in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Codes. No efforts were undertaken to obtain other bidders or offerors because the manufacturer, Genetec, communicated with the Department that K.N.S. Services, Inc. is the only Genetec Unified Elite integrator in the Central Ohio area.
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The original term of the contract was for a period of one year from the date of execution by the City of Columbus, with yearly renewal options for an additional three years, for a maximum contract length of four years, on a year-by-year basis, authorized by Ordinance 0712-2025. The contract amount authorized was $314,765.08
This ordinance authorizes the first one-year renewal option of the contract and is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code. For each year of the contract, funding is contingent on availability within the budget, mutual agreement between the parties, approval of City Council, and certification of funds by the City Auditor. This contract does not automatically renew. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additiona...
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