Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Building and Zoning Services has a need for a full-service Interactive Digital Signage software platform that turns LCD and Plasma displays into a flexible, reliable, easy to use digital signage network for our Customer Service counter operations located at 757 Carolyn Avenue. This will provide our customers with more information relating to our services.
Two bids were received and both of the bids received were determined to be non-responsive. A bid waiver is being requested to award to Four Winds Interactive. The Department of Building and Zoning Services recommends negotiating with Four Winds Interactive (FIN #20-3477403) for the purchase of software platforms, associated hardware and training/set up costs. The Department of Building and Zoning Services believes that no product researched as part of this process would better serve its needs. The Four Winds Interactive product contains more interactive features and allows for future growth.
The estimated expenditure for this award is $12,414.50
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number is 20-3477403 and expires 11/05/2015.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure are budgeted in the Department of Building and Zoning Services, Development Services Fund.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to ensure equipment/services are received as soon as possible so that services at the customer service center are immediately enhanced.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order for the purchase of software platforms, associated hardware and training/set up costs from Four Winds Interactive; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $12,414.50 from the Development Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($12,414.50)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Building and Zoning Services is in need of a full-service Int...
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