Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Public Safety Director to enter into a contract with Matrix Systems, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a Matrix security system for the Division of Fire at the Parsons Avenue facilities, consisting of the Administration building and the Fire Training Complex. Matrix Systems, Inc. was chosen to provide this system, as they are the current security system provider for many of the City of Columbus' facilities, including the Facilities Management Division, Division of Police, Department of Technology, and Department of Health. The Division of Fire's current security system from ADT is approximately 16 years old and has failed several times. The security technology in use is no longer supported by ADT. The Matrix security system is the City's standard and by implementing this system, will make Fire's security system compatible with other City facilities. Contracting with Matrix Systems, Inc. for this purchase will allow the Division of Fire to replace it's current system with new technology used throughout the City.
Bidding Information: The Matrix system is a proprietary system. All hardware, software, and maintenance, etc., must be provided and maintained by Matrix Systems, Inc., the sole provider and distributor. Therefore, it would be in the best interest of the City to purchase this system in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes. A proposal of the new system was provided by Matrix Systems, Inc. This proposal was reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Safety.
Emergency action is requested so that the work may begin as quickly as possible to increase security for City employees, visitors, and for the Fire Division facilities.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $265,000.00 with Matrix Systems, Inc., for the purchase and installation of a security system at Fire Division facilities on Parsons Avenue. Funding is available in...
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