City of Columbus - File #: 1039-2013

• File #: 1039-2013
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/22/2013
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 6/3/2013
• Final action: 6/5/2013
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with SimplexGrinnell for Security System Maintenance, Monitoring and Inspection and for the purchase of Annual Software for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the provisions of Sole Source procurement of the Columbus City Code, to authorize the expenditure of $91,392.17 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($91,392.17)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/5/2013	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/4/2013	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/3/2013	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/3/2013	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass

Explanation

The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with SimplexGrinnell for Security System Maintenance, Monitoring and Inspection, and the Annual Inspection Plus purchase of Access Control software at the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center locations of 1250 Fairwood Avenue and the grit pad at 1388 Emig Road; and for the performance of inspections, diagnostic tests and repairs for all accessible peripheral devices currently connected to the facility life safety systems at the Jackson Pike and Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plants.

The fire systems, security system and access cards used at the Sewer Maintenance Operation Center, 1388 Emig Road Grit Pad location and wastewater treatment plants is maintained and monitored by SimplexGrinnell. SimplexGrinnell installed the alarm system at those location and monitors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The maintenance, monitoring and service includes Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control, Grit Pad and CCTV System. Quotes from the company dated February 9, 2013 is attached.

The Annual Inspection Plus purchase of Access Control software for this system includes access to software and firmware updates and technical support access on a 24 hour, 7 day a week basis during the coverage period. Quote from the company dated February 9, 2013 is attached.

At the Jackson Pike and Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plants there is a need for the performance of inspections and diagnostic tests for all accessible peripheral devices currently connected to the Fire Protection Systems and it has been determined that the systems installed at both plants have a need for various upgrades. These systems include the Fire Alarm Detection Systems, Fire Sprinkler Systems and the Backflow Preventer. Quotes for those upgrades from the company dated April 23, 2013 are attached.

This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the Sole Source provisions of Columbus Cit...