Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Minsait Advanced Control Systems Inc. for the upgrade of our Prism 10 ACS system to the Prism 12 ACS System to ensure effective support and performance capabilities for the Division of Power; to authorize the transfer $10,000.00 within the Power operating fund and to authorize the expenditure of up to $57,618.00 for services and equipment.
ACS maintains all copyright privileges for their products and these products must be purchased directly from the company. There are no agents or dealers authorized to resale these products. Therefore, the Division of Power desires to enter into contract with ACS in accordance with the pertinent provisions for Sole Source procurement of Columbus City Code, Section 329. The sole source justification form is attached to this record.
SUPPLIER: Advanced Control Systems, Inc. (46-4574462) Expires: (Pending)
Advanced Control Systems, Inc. does not hold MBE/FBE status.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
FISCAL IMPACT: $57,618.00 was budgeted for this purchase.
There were no similar purchases in 2021 or 2020.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to transfer $10,000.00 between object classes within the Electricity Operating Fund per the attached financial instructions; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Minsait Advanced Control Systems Inc. for upgraded software and services for the Division of Power; and to authorize the expenditure of $57,618.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($57,618.00)
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WHEREAS, this legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities, Division of Power to enter into a contract with Advanced Control Systems, Inc. for upgra...
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