Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to modify a contract with K.N.S Services Inc. for the purchase and installation of security cameras and related equipment at the Inspector General Office in the Lazarus Building. The service will include installation of new cameras, workstations, and mounts. The Department of Finance and Management Facilities Management Division will be managing the project.
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. 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 to enter into contract with K.N.S. in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code.
This modification is necessary to add additional funding to the facility management agreement. These additional funds are necessary for installation of security cameras and related equipment at the Inspector General Office in the Lazarus Building.
The term of this contract, PO356046, is through November 1, 2023.
The cost break-down for the additional funding needed for this facility management services at the Lazarus Building
Lazarus Building IG Office $75,000.00 (Installation of security cameras and related material)
K.N.S. Services Inc. Vendor Number #005443 Exp. 02/22/2025
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of up to $75,000.00 from the Facilities Management General Fund with K.N.S. Services for installation of security cameras and related equipment at the Inspector General Office in the Lazarus Building.
PO356046 authorizes $50,000.00 for these facility management services. With this modification, the contract amount will be $125,000...
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