City of Columbus - File #: 1342-2023

• File #: 1342-2023
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/28/2023
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 6/5/2023
• Final action: 6/9/2023
• Title: To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP (formerly SimplexGrinnell LP) for life safety system maintenance services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the provisions of Sole Source procurement of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $89,119.33 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($89,119.33)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/9/2023	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/8/2023	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/5/2023	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/5/2023	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
5/22/2023	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time

Explanation

The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP (formerly SimplexGrinnell LP) for life safety system maintenance services. This contract, FEM 1390.3, will provide for inspections, diagnostic tests and repairs for all accessible peripheral devices currently connected to the life safety systems at the Jackson Pike (JPWWTP) and Southerly (SWWTP) Wastewater Treatment Plants and the Sewer Maintenance Operations Center (SMOC) at 1250 Fairwood Avenue.

There is a need for inspections and diagnostic tests for all accessible peripheral devices currently connected to the fire protection systems. These systems include the fire alarm detection and fire sprinkler components that protect the assets contained in the various facilities. The contract will provide for repair and necessary documentation to log all accessible components and devices, detector cleaning for fire alarm and detection systems, emergency service call and labor for the fire alarm 24 hours, 7 days a week, and panel and peripheral component replacement for the various electronic systems. Under the contract, the accessible peripheral devices will be functionally tested in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association’s 72 (NFPA) and manufacturer’s recommended procedures.

This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code relating to sole-source procurement. Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP is the sole provider of the monitoring, maintenance and diagnostic testing of the systems.

This contract will be funded incrementally with renewals on approximately an annual basis. Additionally this contract covers a five-year (5) period from July 28, 2023 through July 28, 2028. For each year of the contract, funding is subject to the approval, by ordinance, of City Council and certification of funds by the City Auditor. The maximum o...