Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to renew a contract, on behalf of Fleet Management Division with API Security Services and Investigations Inc. for professional guard services at the Fleet Facility of 4211 Groves Rd as well as the Safety Facility at 4252 Groves Rd.
The Department of Finance and Management solicited Competitive Bids for the subject services in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code (RFQ027074). The original contract was entered into on April 30th 2024, with the option to renew for three (3) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement and approval of Columbus City Council. This ordinance is seeking approval of the first of three allowed renewals.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency in order to allow the upkeep of mission critical equipment needed for the Division of Fleet Management and all the subsequent Departments dependent upon the continuance of their timely operations for the health and prosperity of City of Columbus citizens
SUPPLIER: API Security Services and Investigations Inc, FID # 352158980, D365 #007115 exp. 05/01/2026
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: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $160,480.00 from the Fleet Operating Fund for professional guard services.
$155,760.00 was spent in 2024
$165,000.00 was spent in 2023
$175,000.00 was spent in 2022
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to contract with API Security Services and Investigations Inc to provide for professional guard services for the Department of Finance and Management Fleet Management Division and the Department of Public Safety Support Services Division; to auth...
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