Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes a contract with Matrix Systems in the amount of $18,468.00 to install a building access security system for the new Canine (K9) building and one Police substation that currently does not have security access installed.
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, the Division of Police is requesting waiving competitive bidding procedures to ensure full compatibility. The Division of Police obtained the following quotes from Matrix Systems for installing the security systems in the buildings: Canine (K9) building - $8,884.00 and substation - $9,584.00.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Contract Compliance No.: 31-0902711; expires 11/28/2009
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested in order to complete installation as soon as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $18,468.00 from the Safety Capital Improvement Fund for the installation of Matrix security systems at the Canine (K9) unit and one Police substation. The Division of Police budgeted $19,000 in the Safety Voted Bond fund for the installation of these security systems.
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To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to contract with Matrix Systems Inc. for security access systems for the new Canine (K9) building and an existing substation for the Division of Police, to authorize the expenditure of $18,468.00 from the Safety Capital Improvement Funds; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes, 1959; and to declare an emergency. ($18,468.00)
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WHEREAS the Division of Police needs to have a security access system ...
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