AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2022-272R, approving a contract with Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc. through the Texas Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative for emergency upgrades and replacement of the fire alarm system at the City Activity Center in the estimated amount of $86,900.00; ratifying the City Manager’s prior authorization for the emergency services; authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute any additional documents necessary for the contract; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: December 14, 2022
Department: Public Works, Avila Sabas, Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $86,900.00
Account Number: MCF005-general-50037012-70400
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Account Name: PARD DEF PAID
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Background Information:
The existing Activity Center fire panel and alarm system is original to the building which was built in 2001.
The fire alarm system has rapidly been failing and was disabling due to numerous false alarms over a short period of time. The Activity Center is continuing operations and as required, staff is required to be on “Fire Watch” protocol.
The City Manager has authorized the emergency exemption, LGC 252.022(a) (2), “A procurement necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the municipality’s residents,” so materials and work may start as soon as possible.
This request is for City Council ratification of a contract to Firetrol Protection Systems for fire system upgrades at the Activity Center.
Additionally, the existing fire panel is a proprietary design and parts and service for the current fire panel are difficult to obtain. This new fire panel is not proprietary in design, has parts readily available, and meets all new fire code requirements adopted since 2001. This is a fire code health and safety requirement.
Pursuant to Local Government Code 271.102, the City has authority to participate in cooperative purchasing programs therefore, staff recommends award of this work to Firetrol Protection Systems, Austin, Texas in the estimated amount of $86,900.00 through the BuyBoard contract # 654-21.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends award of this work to Firetrol Protection Systems, in the amount of $86,900.00 through BuyBoard Contract