Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Horizon Chillicothe Telephone, dba Horizon Telecom for the purchase of software assurance for the City’s existing NEC Public Safety telephone system, which is located in eight different locations in the city. The term will be for one year from the date of a certified purchase order from the City Auditor.
The Department of Technology (DoT) exercised due diligence by completing the competitive bid process in compliance with Columbus City Code Chapter 329. One formal bid was prepared and posted on the City's solicitation web site. On Thursday June 25th at 11:00 a.m., the Department of Technology received and opened one (1) bid associated with SA005924, as follows:
Bid Number: Project: Bidders : Amount :
SA005924: NEC software assurance:
1. Horizon Chillicothe Telephone, dba Horizon Telecom $25,170.37
After reviewing the bid for solicitation SA005924 it is was recommended that the award be made to Horizon Chillicothe Telephone, dba Horizon Telecom for this solicitation, in the amount of $25,170.37, as they were the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder per specification for this solicitation.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for solicitation SA005924 totaling $25,170.37 have been identified to cover this cost within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Service Fund operating budget.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency legislation is required to facilitate prompt contract execution and related payment for services.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: Horizon Chillicothe Telephone C.C.#: 31-4147310 Expiration Date: 03/12/16
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology ...
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