City of Columbus - File #: 0450-2011

• File #: 0450-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/11/2011
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 4/4/2011
• Final action: 4/7/2011
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract for camera repairs with Q-Star Technology, in accordance with the sole source provision of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,000.00 from the Division of Refuse Collection General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/7/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/6/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/4/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
4/4/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/25/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/25/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/25/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/25/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/25/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
3/25/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/24/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/24/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/24/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/24/2011	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
3/24/2011	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/23/2011	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/23/2011	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/23/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/23/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/11/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into an agreement for camera repairs for the FlashCAM-770 cameras for the Division of Refuse Collection.This agreement will be in accordance with the Sole Source provision of Columbus City Code Section 329.07 (c). The FlashCAM systems use proprietary technology developed, designed and manufactured exclusively by Q-Star Technology, LLC and contain specialized parts supplied only by Q-Star Technology.

The Division of Refuse Collection has 12 FlashCAM-770 cameras around the City of Columbus. The purpose of the cameras are to catch and deter illegal dumping, graffiti, and vandalism. The activity on these cameras is recorded and reviewed by the Division.

From time to time, these cameras get damaged or need repaired. The Division of Refuse Collection advertised and solicited competitive bids for repair service on these cameras but received no response.

This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into agreement with Q-Star Technology through February 29, 2012, a total amount not to exceed of $1,000.00.

Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Q-Star Technology, LLC.

2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Q-Star Technology LLC's contract compliance number is 20-8051493; and it expires.

3. FISCAL IMPACT
The Division of Refuse Collection's total estimated expenditure for the said term of these contracts is $1,000.00. Funds are budgeted and available for this service in the Division of Refuse Collection's 2011 General Fund budget.

4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow timely execution of this contract and to ensure an uninterrupted supply of service.

Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract for camera repairs with Q-Star Technology, in accordance with the sole source provis...