Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Public Safety Director to enter into a contract with SimplexGrinnell to design and install five neighborhood safety camera systems as part of a comprehensive approach to preventing and fighting crime in Columbus neighborhoods. In addition, this ordinance will authorize the Public Safety Director to enter into contract with American Electric Power (AEP) in the amount of $70,000.00 for pre-engineering and make-ready work for the camera system.
The five neighborhoods chosen for the installation of safety cameras are: Hilltop, Livingston Avenue, Mt. Vernon, Weinland Park, and Linden.
SimplexGrinnell was one of seven vendors that responded to the RFSQ (SA003813) on January 27, 2011 and was one of five offerors pre-qualified by the evaluation committee to submit a formal proposal on April 7, 2011. Proposals were received and evaluated in accordance with section 329.13 of the City Code.
The five firms invited to submit proposals on April 7th were:
SimplexGrinnell
Let's Think Wireless, LLC
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Siemens Industry Inc.
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
SimplexGrinnell was the highest ranked offeror by the evaluation committee. The Public Safety Director authorized contract negotiations with SimplexGrinnell to determine terms and compensation for the design and installation of the neighborhood safety camera system. This project will be funded with Capital Funds.
None of the firms are listed as a Minority or Female Business Entity (MBE/FBE).
Emergency action is requested due to the lead-time in design work and the need to have the cameras in place as soon as practical.
SimplexGrinnell Contract Compliance No. 58-2608861, expiration date March 24, 2012.
American Electric Power (AEP) Contract Compliance No 13-4922640, expiration date April 13, 2013.
Fiscal Impact: This legislations authorizes the transfer of funds between projects within Public Safety's bond funds and ame...
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