Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Equipment Simulations LLC DBA Sims U Share for the Division of Fire's Sims U Share virtual private server and simulation builder subscription. This service is utilized by the Division of Fire to design and run training simulations within a virtual replica of the City of Columbus. The service is utilized for such tasks as: weekly entire division command training for Emergency Services; Officer training; EMSO training; training for high-risk, or hazardous buildings; Fire Prevention Bureau training. Prior incident data is also utilized to identify areas with opportunity for improvement with simulations designed and run to assist in determining better procedures for future real-world incident responses.
The term of this contract is for five (5) years with reimbursement of expenses prior to the issuance of the purchase order starting October 6, 2024. Funding for this contract will be encumbered on a year-to-year basis contingent upon the approval of City Council and certification of funds by the City Auditor.
The cost has been negotiated and quoted as shown below.
Year 1: $7,995.00
Year 2: $8,495.00
Year 3: $8,995.00
Year 4: $9,495.00
Year 5: $9,995.00
Total: $44,975.00
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: Equipment Simulations LLC DBA Sims U Share, Fed Tax ID: #56-2672082,
Vendor # 046236
Bid Waiver Justification: The Division of Fire has successfully implemented this specialized and unique program with Equipment Simulations LLC DBA Sims U Share and does not seek an alternative solution at this time. The Sims U Share virtual private server and simulation builder subscription is an indispensable agent utilized by the Division of Fire ultimately to improve employee and citizen safety via rigorous training and realistic simulations.
Emergency Designation: The Division of Fire is requesting this legislation be declared an emergency measure to make funding imme...
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