City of Columbus - File #: 0974-2008

• File #: 0974-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/3/2008
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 7/7/2008
• Final action: 7/9/2008
• Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to execute those documents necessary for the purchase of a Satellite Antenna System and associated accessories for first responder agencies throughout the Central Ohio region, utilizing the Homeland Security Grant funding, and to declare an emergency.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/9/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/8/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/7/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/7/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/30/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/30/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/30/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/27/2008	1	Finance - Purchasing Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/27/2008	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2008	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/27/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/9/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/6/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/5/2008	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/5/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/4/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/4/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/3/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/3/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/3/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

1. BACKGROUND:

The Division of Support Services was granted funding through Franklin County Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs for the purchase of a Satellite Antenna System and associated accessories which will support a myriad of first responder agencies throughout the Central Ohio region in their daily operations and in the event of an emergency or disaster situation. The City of Columbus and Franklin County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement, authorized by Resolution No. 169-08 and Ordinance 1691-2006, to enable this type of purchase. The expenditure for this Satellite Antenna System in the amount of $37,718.02 will be paid by Franklin County through the Homeland Security Grant (Application 2007-UASI-204).

Bid Information: The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the Columbus City Code, Section 329.06(a), Bid SA002880. Two bids were received:

1. ComProducts, Inc. dba B & C Communications - (compliant) $40,752.44
2. SatWays, Inc. and its subsidiary Network Service Solutions LLC - (compliant) $37,718.02

******SatWays, Inc. and its subsidiary Network Service Solutions LLC was the lowest and best bid.

Contract Compliance: SatWays, Inc. and its subsidiary Network Service Solutions LLC #113712629 Expires: 05/12/2010

Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested to expedite the process of the award from Franklin County Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs.


2. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact for the General Fund Account. The Intergovernmental Agreement permits City of Columbus and Franklin County to make the federal sub-grant expenditures.

Title

To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to execute those documents necessary for the purchase of a Satellite Antenna System and associated accessories for first ...