Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Public Safety Director to enter into a contract with KNS Services Inc, for maintenance and repair services of security systems, in the amount of $65,000.00. The Division of Police currently has matrix card readers, CCTV systems, and other equipment spread throughout the Division’s facilities that are in need of maintenance and repair. This maintenance and repair service contract would allow for the facilities to have a year round maintenance schedule to prevent any type of system failure.
BID INFORMATION: The Division of Police is requesting to issue this maintenance and repair contract in accordance with provisions of sole source procurement based on: 1) the inherent risk that services provided by a third party may invalidate instrument warranties and original instrument purchase terms, and 2) that KNS Services Inc. is the only authorized subcontractor for the City of Columbus Division of Police.
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 search.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NO: 31-1460220, expires February 18, 2018
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested for this ordinance so maintenance and repairs for the security systems can continue uninterrupted.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $65,000.00 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund with KNS Services Inc. for a maintenance and repair contract for security systems spread throughout the Division of Police. This ordinance is contingent upon the passage of Ordinance 1006-2016.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with KNS Services Inc. for maintenance and repair services for security systems in accordance with the sole source provisions of City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $65,000.00 Law En...
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