Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a contract with Motorola for backup maintenance service which is required to ensure continued operation of the Police and Fire 800 MHz Radio System Infrastructure starting January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. This agreement is being entered into under the Sole Source provision provided in Section 329.07 of the Columbus City Code. Motorola is the manufacturer of this proprietary systems and all of the components. Motorola is the only known company that can provide the essential backup service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the systems because no other contractor will have access to the product information and it is only available directly from Motorola.
The City accepted the 800 MHz Radio System April 1, 1992. The new 800 MHz Infrastructure upgrade was funded by Federal Grant money, and was installed in 2006. This contract will provide backup field engineering support from Motorola for system failures, factory repair and exchange of high tech circuit board failures, and will allow access to Motorola engineers on an around-the-clock basis. The contract covers depot level maintenance for all the fixed end components of the 800 MHz Radio Infrastructure System.
Bid Information: Motorola is the only known provider of the required services for the upkeep of the 800MHz Radio System.
Contract Compliance: Contract Compliance Number # 361115800 - Expires: March 08, 2014.
Emergency Designation: Emergency designation is requested to ensure the continued operation and maintenance of the City's 800 MHz Radio System Infrastructure.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $58,643.76 with Motorola from the Support Services General Fund operating budget for maintenance services. The Support Services Division expended $60,613.32 in 2011 and $57,181.68 in 2012 for these same services. $60,000 w...
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