Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a contract with SimplexGrinnell LP for the Maintenance and Support of the City of Columbus Neighborhood Safety Cameras.
As part of a comprehensive approach to preventing and fighting crime in Columbus neighborhoods, the City of Columbus entered into contract with SimplexGrinnell in 2011 to design and install cameras in five original neighborhoods. The original contract has since been modified to increase the number of cameras in the five original neighborhoods and to install new cameras in the Downtown area, including Genoa Park, North Bank Park, Broad and Front Street. All warranties on the cameras installed prior to this year have expired. This legislation is seeking authorization to enter into contract with SimplexGrinnell to perform full-service preventative maintenance on approximately 60 existing camera locations as well as any new systems that may be installed during the life of this contract. The proposed contract will be for one year from the date of the execution of the contract with three one-year extension options thereafter.
Bid Information: Formal bids were solicited and two companies responded to solicitation number SA004907 and submitted a bid on May 9, 2013 as follows (0 FBE, 0 MBE):
SimplexGrinnell LP $139,000.00
Federal Signal Safety and Security Systems: $168,696.00
The Department of Public Safety recommends the bid award be made to the most responsive and responsible bidder, SimplexGrinnell LP.
Emergency action is requested due to the need to have a maintenance and support contract in place as soon as practical to ensure the continued operation and maintenance of the camera systems .
SimplexGrinnell's Contract Compliance No. is 58-2608861, with an expiration ...
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