Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to modify and extend a contract with Aviat Networks aka Harris Stratex Networks. On April 24, 2009 Council passed ordinance 0659-2009 to enter into the first contract with Aviat Networks, AKA Harris Stratex Networks, for a Maintenance Level Agreement (MLA) for the Microwave Network Equipment which supports the Police and Fire 800 MHz Radio Systems Infrastructure. It is essential that Police and Fire have twenty-four hour backup maintenance service available in the event of a communications microwave failure. This ordinance extends the contract for another year in the amount of $12,906.00. This agreement is being entered into under the Sole Source provision provided in Section 329.07 of the Columbus City Code. Aviat Networks is the only known company that can provide the essential backup service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The City of Columbus began the 800 MHz Radio System operations in April 1992. The Support Services Division initiated a new 800 MHz radio system and microwave network infrastructure upgrade in 2007, utilizing Homeland Security funding. The warranty period (2 years) has expired on this equipment purchase. This contract will provide 24 hour backup field engineering support, repair, and exchange of equipment.
Contract Compliance: Contract Compliance Number 77-0016028 - Expires: 7/5/2014
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency designation is requested in order to avoid any possibility of delay in maintenance and support of our Microwave Network Equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $12,906.00 from the Division of Support Services 2013 General Fund operating budget. This is the fifth year of this contract. The original equipment had a two year warranty that expired in 2009. Support Services expended $11,641.00 in 2011 and $12,906.00 in 2012 for these services.
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