Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Simplex Grinnell for Security System Maintenance, Monitoring and Inspection at the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center. The security system and access cards used at the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center is maintained and monitored by Simplex Grinnell. This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the Sole Source provisions of Columbus City Code, Section 329.07 (E).
The 1250 Fairwood Avenue Complex houses the Sewer Maintenance Section, Sewer Design Section, Sewer Administration, Treatment Engineering and the 911 Call Center. Simplex Grinnell installed and monitors the alarm system at the complex 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The maintenance, monitoring and service includes Fire Alarm, Access Control and CCTV System. Contract is for one year through June 30, 2010. Quote from the company dated May 7, 2010 is attached.
It is requested that this ordinance be handled in an emergency manner in order to expedite the completion of the new agreement, prior to the expiration of the current agreement so as not to have a lapse in coverage.
Supplier: Simplex Grinnell (58-2608861) Expires 3-24-12
The 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: $22,031.40.
$19,764.74 was spent in 2008
$22,031.40 was spent in 2009
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Simplex Grinnell for Security System Maintenance, Monitoring and Inspection for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the provisions of Sole Source procurement of the Columbus City Code, and to authorize the expenditure of $22,031.40 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emerge...
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