Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for software, equipment, technical support, and maintenance services for camera security systems for the Division of Infrastructure Management. K.N.S Services will install two storage servers and five cameras for a total of 17 views at 500 Scherers Court. Additionally, the vendor will install one storage server and seven cameras for a total of 19 views at 1850 East 25th Avenue. The Division of Infrastructure Management also needs add an additional four cameras at 1881 East 25th Avenue to cover the dock area and the training center.
K.N.S. Services currently provides installation, integration, service and support for the Genetec security surveillance system. K.N.S. is the only Unified Elite Genetec Partner in Ohio and as such K.N.S. Services maintains the Genetec system licensing and programming. Therefore, due to the proprietary nature of the security software and compatibility of existing security and camera equipment, it is in the best interest of the City enter into contract with K.N.S. Services in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for K.N.S. Services, Inc. is CC005443 and expires 10/23/2021.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available and appropriated for these purchases within the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The department requests emergency designation so this equipment can be put into service as quickly as possible to prevent interruption to, or disruption of, the security of the division’s facilities.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a contract with K. N. S. Services, Inc. to provide software, equipment, technical support and maintenance services for security systems for the Division of Infrastructure Management, in accordance w...
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