Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the purchase, installation, maintenance and repair of security cameras and related equipment for the Department of Public Utilities.
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.
Quotes will be provided as work is assigned.
The term of this Contract shall be for a period of one (1) 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, based on funding availability, mutual agreement by both parties, approval by ordinance of Columbus City Council, and the appropriation and certification of funds by the City Auditor. This Contract shall not automatically renew.
SUPPLIER: K.N.S. Services, Inc., Vendor Number #005443 cc expires 1/27/27
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of...
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