Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to renew and modify a contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the provision of software, equipment, and technical support for security systems at various City facilities, including but not limited to: City Hall, Columbus Public Health, DoT Arlingate Facility, various Recreation Centers, Jerry Hammond Center, 17th and 25th Public Service Outpost, Municipal Court, and other facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division. It should be noted that KNS will also provide the security system at the new Michael B. Coleman Governmental Building.
Pursuant to Ordinance 0196-2014, the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of Finance and Management were authorized to enter into a five-year contract, subject to annual approval and authorization, with KNS Services, pursuant to the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code Section 329.07 for maintenance and support of security camera systems located in various Recreation and Parks facilities and for security camera systems located at various facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division. The term of the contract authorized by Ordinance 0196-2014 is March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2019. This ordinance seeks authority to renew a security software, equipment, and support contract with KNS for the fourth of five annual renewals.
This ordinance also authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to modify the existing City contract with K. N. S. Services, Inc. to provide sufficient contract funding for the 2017 - 2018 annual contract cycle. With the addition of new City facilities, including but not limited to remote parking locations, the Michael B. Coleman Government building, and improved security systems at City Hall, it is imperative that City security systems have the appropriate software, equipment, and technical support to ensure the safety of employees and City resid...
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