Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department (CRPD) to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. (KNS) for continued surveillance system installation, replacement, and upgrades in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of City Code Chapter 329. The contract amount being authorized by this ordinance is $200,000.00.
K.N.S. Services, Inc. has provided surveillance system installation, replacement, and upgrades for the Recreation and Parks Department for many years. They also service many other city departments, including Public Safety, Facilities Management, Columbus Power and Water, and others. KNS has established a unique relationship with the Department of Technology to provide robust service to multiple departments in the city. The City of Columbus selected the Genetec software platform years ago for all departments to utilize for their surveillance systems with the vision of aggregating these services city wide. This effort has resulted in KNS becoming the premiere provider of these services for several departments. The amount of infrastructure development, security clearance access, and continued excellent support provided by this company leaves it as the only clear choice to continue logistical support for our systems.
CRPD owns more than 50 unique surveillance systems comprised of over 500 cameras around the city. Most of these systems are on the Genetec platform which provides remote viewing, access management, and organizational integration. With a robust and aging surveillance system, there is regularly a need to replace or upgrade failed equipment, wiring, digital storage, and other components of the system. There are also regular needs to add equipment as park activity and usage changes throughout our system of more than 400 parks. This contract will be used continuously throughout the year to address needs, improving safety and security throughout our park sys...
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