Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges to engage in the optional second year of a contract for security guard services in the Municipal Court building at 375 S. High St. with Willo Security, Inc. (Willo). Formal bid RFP022058 was completed and closed on June 28, 2022. Ordinance 2317-2022 passed by Council on 9/21/22 authorized four years of potential contract renewals. The year one hourly rate is $28.80; year two hourly rate is $30.40; year three hourly rate is $32.00; and year four hourly rate is $33.60.
There were 74 vendors solicited. There were 1 - EBE and 2 - MBE vendors. There were three responses and one award.
Legislation 2317-2022 for $450,000 year one (8/1/22-7/31/23) is only going to cover part way through May.
Willo Security, Inc. Federal Tax Id is 34-1808997.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this expenditure in the amount of $700,000 is budgeted and available within the 2023 General Fund budget.
Title
To authorize the Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to enter into the second year of the contract with Willo Security, Inc., for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court Building; and to authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 from the General Fund. ($700,000.00).
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WHEREAS, the continuation of security services in the Municipal Court building is imperative for the safety and well-being of the building employees and the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges desire to engage in the second year of a potential four-year contract with Willo Security, Inc. for security guard services in the Municipal Court building; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges to authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge to enter into said contract and authorize expenditures with Willo Security, Inc.; NOW, THEREFORE;
BE IT ORDAINED BY T...
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