Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with K.N.S. Services, Inc., for security equipment in the City Treasurer's Office. The cost of this contract is $7,751.00, which includes labor and materials. New security equipment is necessary in the Treasurer's Office as the current security system is antiquated and does not meet safety compliance regulations. The installation of new security equipment will also eliminate fees currently being paid to multiple vendors for alarm monitoring. In addition, the new security equipment will link into the current City Hall security systems and the recently completed main security office in City Hall.
Due to the fact that K.N.S. Services, Inc., installed the original wiring in City Hall and rewired the new main security office in City Hall, contracting with K.N.S. Inc. is the logical and most expeditious option. Involving another vendor could lead to logistical problems and the likelihood of errors. Therefore, it would not be in the best interests of the City to bid this system enhancement. The Facilities Management Division requests approval to waive the exceptions to competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code Section 329.07(d), which require an informal bid posting of twenty-four hours, to allow the City to purchase and install security equipment for the City Treasurer's Office.
This ordinance also authorizes the transfer of funds and an appropriation of funds in the General Permanent Improvement Fund.
Emergency action is requested to ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
Fiscal Impact: The cost of this contract is $7,751.00. Funds are available within the General Permanent Improvement Fund.
K.N.S. Services, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 31-1460220 Expiration date October 31, 2010.
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To appropriate $7,751.00 in the General Permanent Improvement ...
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