Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with SGI Matrix, LLC., for the purpose of providing parts, installation, maintenance, monitoring, repair and support services for both new installations and existing security equipment for various locations for the Facilities Management Division. This agreement provides for the repair/replacement and servicing of all accessible components and devices, emergency service calls and 24 hours a day, 7 days a week telephone support, panel and peripheral component replacement for the various electronic systems.
SGI Matrix provides both the access control hardware (panels and card readers) as well as the software to monitor, control access, and secure facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division. In Ohio and contiguous states, SGI Matrix maintains installation personnel to provide final hook up, testing, and certification of all facility access security equipment. SGI Matrix is the sole source for final installation and certification of said equipment. Therefore, due to the nature of the security software and compatibility of existing security equipment, it is in the best interest of the City enter into contract with SGI Matrix in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code.
SGI Matrix, LLC. Contract Compliance No. 81-3876225, expiration date March 9, 2023.
Fiscal Impact: This legislation authorizes an expenditure of $75,000.00 from the General Fund with SGI Matrix, LLC for the purpose of providing parts, installation, maintenance, monitoring, repair, and support services for both new installations and existing security access equipment for various city facilities. The Facilities Management Division budgeted $75,000.00 for said services.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with SGI Matrix, LLC for security system parts, installation, maintenance, monit...
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