Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department (CRPD) to enter into contract with KNS Services, Inc. (KNS) for continued Genetec Advantage security camera software maintenance in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of the City of Columbus City Codes.
Recreation and Parks facilities have security cameras which have Genetec, Inc. brand operating systems. Sole source procurement provisions of the City of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 will be used to enter into these contracts as Genetec, Inc. requires the software to be upgraded and maintained by KNS Services, Inc.
KNS has provided security camera software maintenance for CRPD for many years. They also provide this service for many other city departments including Public Safety, Finance, Public Service, and Public Utilities. They have established a unique relationship with the Department of Technology to provide robust service to multiple departments in the city. The City of Columbus selected the Genetec software platform years ago for all departments to utilize for their surveillance systems with the vision of aggregating these services citywide. This effort has resulted in KNS becoming the provider of these services for several departments as Genetec requires the software to be upgraded and maintained by KNS Services.
A five-year commitment, subject to annual approval and authorization, creates an overall savings of $32,307.60 to the City of Columbus. Recreation and Parks Department cameras will cost $76,092.90 over this five-year period. A contract, purchase order, and invoice payment, in the amount of $15,218.58 yearly, will be administered by the Recreation and Parks Department. Initial contract term will commence March 1, 2024 and end February 28, 2029.
Principal Parties:
KNS Services, Inc.
8450 Rausch Drive
Plain City, Ohio 43064
Nathan Bladen, 614-733-3880
Contract Compliance Number: 005443
Contract Compliance Expiratio...
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