Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the purchase and installation of security cameras and related equipment at the Jerry Hammond Building. The service will include removal of existing outdated equipment, and installation of new cameras, workstations, and mounts. The Department of Finance and Management Facilities Management Division will be managing the project.
K.N.S. Services currently provides installation, integration, service and support for the Genetec security surveillance system. K.N.S. is the only Unified Elite Genetec Partner in Ohio and as such K.N.S. maintains the Genetec system licensing and programming. Therefore, due to the proprietary nature of the security software and compatibility of existing security and camera equipment, it is in the best interest of the City to enter into contract with K.N.S. in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
K.N.S. Services Inc. Vendor Number #005443 Exp. 3/8/2023
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $152,159.75 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund for the security camera upgrades at the Jerry Hammond Building.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: These security camera upgrades at the Jerry Hammond Building, are immediately needed improvements due to the condition of the current equipment. In addition, the need for enhanced security at this facility necessitates an emergency designation.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Division of F...
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