Explanation
Need: The City of Columbus Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, Crime Lab needs to have building access security system which will increase security throughout several areas of Crime Lab. This installation will increase the level of access security for the protection of personnel and the integrity of the testing and files maintained at the Crime Lab. The total amount of this expenditure is $48,579.00.
Bid Information:
All security systems for the Division of Police have been installed and maintained by Matrix Systems Inc. In order that all security systems have the ability to interact with each other and only one badge system is needed; the Division of Police is requesting waiving the competitive bidding procedures of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Code and authorize the Director of Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with Matrix Systems Inc.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Contract Compliance No.: 31-0902711, Expires 12/22/2007
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is necessary to complete installation as soon as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for the City General Fund Account. $25,509.00 will be funded by Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund and $23,070.00 will be funded by DNA Capacity Enhancement Grant.
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To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to enter into a contract with Matrix Systems Inc., Inc. for security access system for the Crime Lab for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $25,509.00 from Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund and $23,070.00 from DNA Capacity Enhancement Grant; to waive the provisions of the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($48,579.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Poli...
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