Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to enter into a contract with SimplexGrinnell LP for the Maintenance and Support of the Neighborhood Safety Camera program.
As part of a comprehensive approach to preventing and fighting crime in Columbus neighborhoods, the City of Columbus entered into contract with SimplexGrinnell in 2011 to design and install safety cameras in five neighborhoods. The original contract to install the cameras was modified to increase the number of cameras in the five neighborhoods and to install new cameras in the Downtown area, including Genoa Park, North Bank Park, Broad and Front Street. All warranties on the cameras installed have expired. This legislation is seeking authorization to enter into contract with SimplexGrinnell to perform full-service preventative maintenance on approximately 63 existing camera locations as well as any new systems that may be installed during the life of this contract. The original contract was bid in 2013. This will be the second of a three-year extension option based on the original contract (EL014679).
Contract Compliance:Contract Compliance No. is 58-2608861, with an expiration date of 1-26-2017.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested to ensure that the Neighborhood Safety Cameras continue to operate properly without interruption.
Fiscal Impact: This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $165,000.00 from the Division of Support Service's General Fund operating budget for the Maintenance and Support of the Neighborhood Safety Cameras. This is the second year of the contract which, overall, allows three additional years based upon mutual agreement of the City and SimplexGrinnell. The total amount of this legislation, $165,000.00, includes the purchase of labor, materials and supplies for repairs not covered under the negotiated scope of service. Approximately $180...
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