City of Columbus - File #: 1410-2014

• File #: 1410-2014
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/9/2014
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 7/21/2014
• Final action: 7/23/2014
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify, increase and extend the Security System Maintenance, Monitoring and Inspection contract with SimplexGrinnell LP, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the provisions of the Columbus City Code, and to authorize the expenditure of $65,663.41 from the Sewer System Operating Fund. ($65,663.41)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/23/2014	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/22/2014	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/21/2014	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/21/2014	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/14/2014	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time

Explanation

The Director of Public Utilities entered into a contract with SimplexGrinnell LP, to provide 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 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. These systems include the Fire Alarm Detection Systems, and the Fire Sprinkler Systems. The accessible peripheral devices shall be functionally tested in accordance with the NFPA 72, chapter 10, and manufacturer’s recommended procedures. This agreement provides for the repair and necessary documentation to log all accessible components and devices, detector cleaning for fire alarm and detection systems, emergency service call and labor for the fire alarm will be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and panel and peripheral component replacement for the various electronic systems, including battery replacement.

The Backflow Preventers were originally included in the contract but are being removed with this modification, as it has been determined that although the company can provide the inspection and testing services, they do not provide the repair services that may be needed. Since it has been determined that this service can be competitively bid the Backflow Preventers are being removed at this time.

This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the Sole Source provisions of Columbus City Code 1959, Section 329.07 (e).

This contract covers a five-year period from July 1, 2013 through and including June 30, 2018. For each year of the five year contract, funds for the services shall be reviewed and expenditures shall be approved by Ordinance of City Council, and the appropriation and certification of fund...