PRESENTER: Presenter
Tony Gonzalez, Director of Information Technology
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of a contract modification with Knight Security Systems for the purchase of video surveillance equipment, video management services and access controls equipment and service for the Fire Station #7 and to authorize the City Manager to execute any change orders up to the contingency amount.
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DEPARTMENT: Information Technology and Fire
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Fire Station #7 has been authorized for construction through the Creekside TIRZ No. 1. A request for qualifications and quotes was released on July 7, 2021 to cooperative participants for the selection of a contractor for design, consulting, equipment and installation services for security and access control systems. Responses were evaluated and Knight Security Systems was the highest ranked proposer. Knight will be providing a modern Access Control System that includes door contacts, badge readers, etc. Additionally, Knight will be providing and installing new security cameras as well as a new Video Management System to manage the cameras and associated video.
Staff is recommending a contract modification to Knight Security Systems utilizing pricing from a cooperative contract with Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) which meets competitive bid requirements. The modification amount is $43,064, plus an additional twenty percent contingency, in the amount of $8,613, for a total contract of $51,677.
ISSUE: Ensure timely delivery of critical technology associated with the construction of Fire Station #7.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this expenditure are available in the building project budgets approved through the Creekside TIRZ No. 1, therefore, sufficient funds are available.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending approval of a contract modification with Knight Security Systems for the purchase of video surveillance equipment, video management services and access controls equipment and service for the Fire Station #7 and to authorize the City Manager to execute any change orders up to the contingency amount.