City of Columbus - File #: 1432-2016

• File #: 1432-2016
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/20/2016
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 7/25/2016
• Final action: 7/26/2016
• 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 relevant provisions of the Columbus City Code for Sole Source procurement; and to authorize the expenditure of $75,663.41 from the Sewer System Operating Fund. ($75,663.41)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/26/2016	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/26/2016	1	ACTING MAYOR	Signed
7/25/2016	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/25/2016	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/18/2016	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.

This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 relating to Sole Source procurement.

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 funds by the City Auditor. The current year’s agreement is for the period of July 1, 2016 through and including June 30, 2017 in the amount of $65,663.41. This modification includes an additional $10,000.00 to allow for the continuation of a contingency fund to be used as necessary if there is a repair identified outside of the service agreement. Total amount for this modification ...