Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Support Services was granted funding through the Franklin County Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs for the purchase, delivery and installation of one (1) IP Satellite Antenna System (data and internet link), associated accessories, and related support services for the Regional Mobile Command Post Vehicle, owned and operated by the City of Columbus, and located at Fire Station 18. This equipment will enhance and support the daily operations of a myriad of first responder agencies throughout Columbus and the Central Ohio region in the event of an emergency or disaster situation. The City of Columbus and Franklin County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement, authorized by Resolution No. 169-08 and Ordinance 1691-2006, to enable this type of purchase. The expenditure for this IP Satellite Antenna System in the amount of $24,956.20 will be paid by Franklin County through the Homeland Security Grant (Application #2008-UASI-02).
Bid Information: The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the Columbus City Code, Section 329.06(a), Bid SA003383. Four bids were received as follows:
Bid
1. ComProducts, Inc. dba B & C Communications $24,956.20 (Local)*
2. Nomad Global Communications Solutions, Inc. $24,945.00 (Montana)
3. Network Service Solutions $26,000.00 (Maryland)
4. CDW-G $50,000.00 (Illinois)
******ComProducts, Inc. dba B & C Communications was the best overall compliant bid. This company is the low bid based on a local credit of 1%. All vendors are majority firms.
Contract Compliance: ComProducts, Inc. dba B & C Communications #31-1736030 Expires: 05/28/2011
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested to expedite the process of the award from Franklin County Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Grant for this expenditure resides with the Franklin Count...
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