City of Columbus - File #: 0708-2007

• File #: 0708-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/26/2007
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 5/21/2007
• Final action: 5/24/2007
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities enter into an agreement for Security Guard Services with U.S. Security Associates, Inc for the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the expenditure of $25,200.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, $25,200.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $18,200.00 from the Storm Water Operating Fund, $1,400.00 from the Electricity Operating fund, to waive the provisions of competitive bidding and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/24/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
5/24/2007	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
5/21/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
5/21/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
5/11/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/11/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
5/11/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
5/10/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/10/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/10/2007	1	Finance - Purchasing Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/10/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/10/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/10/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/10/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/7/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/7/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/4/2007	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/3/2007	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/3/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/26/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/26/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval

Explanation

This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement for Security Guard Services at the Department of Public Utilities Complex located at 910 Dublin Road, with U.S. Security Associates Inc. Incorporated. The Department of Public Utilities is requesting a waiver of competitive bidding in accordance with Columbus City Code Section 329.27.

The Director of Public Utilities requested emergency security for the Utilities Complex at 910 Dublin Road the week of April 16, 2007. An agreement was established for $20,000.00 with U.S. Security Associates Inc. Division of Police personnel assisted in providing security during the week of April 16th. After reviewing security issues at the Department of Public Utilities Complex, the Director of Public Utilities wishes to continue providing private security services for the property for an additional year. Security guard services are required at the Department of Public Utilities Complex to enhance security for employees and the general public coming in and out of the building and working on the premises. Pricing was determined by a quote submitted on April 25, 2007. The contract shall remain in effect until March 31, 2008. Bids will be taken late in 2007 for services beyond March of 2008.

Passage as an emergency and waiving of competitive bidding is requested so that there will be no interruption of the security services being provided at the Utilities Complex.

Supplier: U.S. Security Associates Inc., Inc (22-3262806)

Fiscal Impact: $70,000.00 is needed for this service.


Title

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities enter into an agreement for Security Guard Services with U.S. Security Associates, Inc for the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the expenditure of $25,200.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, $25,200.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $18,200.00 from the Storm Water Operating Fund, $1,400.00 from the Electricity Operati...