Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract agreement with Competitive Companies Incorporated (CCI) to purchase equipment, installation, and annual maintenance services in support of the City of Columbus Camera Project. This project will install wireless video transport and provide connectivity to cameras in the downtown area to promote public safety and connectivity. The total cost of the project is $80,648.82, which includes a first year maintenance fee of $9,998.51 (a recurring annual cost). This project was a result of the need to install video surveillance in the downtown area in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing. CCI had performed a wireless pilot project and had the necessary infrastructure in place to support the deployment of cameras; therefore, it was manifestly impractical for the City to build the infrastructure in time for the Arts Festival and Red, White, and Boom without utilizing this pre-constructed infrastructure.
This ordinance will also authorize a waiver of the competitive bidding provisions in accordance with section 329 of the Columbus City code. To ensure cameras are installed, operational, and maintained for as much of the summer festival season as possible, there is an immediate need to establish a contract with CCI for the equipment and services offered.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract with the supplier at the earliest possible date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funds for this contract agreement, in the amount of $80,648.82 which includes a first year maintenance fee of $9,998.51 (a recurring annual cost) are available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Capital Improvement Bonds Fund (47-02 Connectivity Project # 470046-100000/SubFund 004).
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: Competitive Companies Inc. CC# : 65-1146821 Expiration Date: 05/08/2015
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