Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology (DoT), to enter into an agreement with G & G Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of Sony Anycast Touch Live Content Producer switcher system and accessories, in the amount of $25,127.00. The Department of Technology, Media Services Section needs to replace end of life / end of service (EOL/EOS) switch equipment currently in use. The proposed agreement will provide the necessary equipment to continue live production services in the CTV studio at city hall.
To purchase this equipment and accessories, the City of Columbus, Purchasing Office on behalf of the Department of Technology published solicitation SA005599. Eight (8) bids were received on October 2, 2014. G & G Technologies, Inc. was the lowest, responsive and responsible, and best bidder.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract in order to facilitate and maintain uninterrupted services from the supplier.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost for this contract agreement with G & G Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of the Sony Anycast Touch Live Content Producer switcher system and accessories is $25,127.00. Funds to cover this expenditure were budgeted and are available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Capital Improvement Bond Fund, Media Services Capital Projects.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: G & G Technologies, Inc. FID#/C.C#: 22 - 2943650 Expiration Date : 09/30/2016
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology (DoT), to enter into an agreement with G & G Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of Sony Anycast Touch Live Content Producer switcher system and accessories in the amount of $25,127.00; to authorize the expenditure of $25,127.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Servic...
Click here for full text