Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Safety, Division of Police was approved by The Columbus Police Foundation to purchase technology supplies and security systems for the new Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) under a private grant.
Bid Information: K.N.S. Services Inc. 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.
Contract Compliance: CC-005443, Compliance expires 02/28/2028.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties List System or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested to expedite the process of this purchase order due to end of year deadlines and the upcoming expected opening date for the Crime Gun Intelligence Center.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $85,500.00 to K.N.S. Services Inc. for the purchase of technology supplies and security systems.
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To authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services Inc. for the purchase of technology supplies and security systems, which includes installation services, on behalf of the Division of Police in accordance with the terms of sole source provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $85,500.00 from The Columbus Police Foundation: Private Grant; and to declare an emergency. ($85,500.00)
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WHEREAS, The Division of Police was awarded funds through The Columbus Police Foundation Private Grant, for the purchase of technology supplies and security systems; and
WHEREAS, due to the proprietary nature of the security software and compatibility with existing security and camera equipment, it is in the best interest of the City...
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