Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to renew and modify a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Kone, Inc. for maintenance and service for various elevators under the purview of the Facilities Management Division. The original contract was authorized by City Council by Ordinance No. 1230-2008 and provides for up to five annual renewals. This is the fourth renewal of the five renewal provisions provided for within the initial contract. A portion of the funds ($14,897) will be used specifically for jail car renovations at the Municipal Court building.
The proposed modification provides funding for elevator violations in various city facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division. Kone, Inc. was chosen to perform this work because it is the Facilities Management Division's contractor for normal elevator maintenance. Kone, Inc. has been the elevator maintenance and service provider for the last six years. Therefore, it would not be in the best interests of the City to bid this equipment. Awarding it to another elevator provider could cause a conflict with the current provider's ability to maintain the equipment. This ordinance will allow the Finance and Management Director to modify and increase the contract with Kone, Inc. by $27,357.00. The price of this modification was negotiated between the City and Kone, Inc. Required maintenance and service on elevators is necessary to maintain the State of Ohio Elevator Operating Certificate and ensuring no disruption in service, thereby protecting the safety of elevator users.
Emergency action is requested so that required maintenance and services on elevators is not delayed, thereby protecting the safety of elevator users.
Kone, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 36-2357423, expiration date November 11, 2013.
Fiscal Impact: The Facilities Management Division originally budgeted $178,000.00 in the General Fund Budget ...
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