AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2018-82R, approving the award of a contract to Knight Security Systems, Inc. for Water Tower and Lift Stations Surveillance and Access Systems, (#218-266) in the estimated purchase amount of $110,994.96; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate purchase documents on behalf of the City and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: May 29, 2018
Department: Information Technology Department - Mike Sturm, Director (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $110,994.96
Account Number: CP094
Funds Available: $115,000
Account Name: WW Security
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Background Information:
After the September 11, 2001 attacks on the New York World Trade Center buildings, the federal government instituted changes in hardening United States infrastructure assets that could be targeted in terrorist actions. These assets include critical utility infrastructure such as the electric power grids and water/ wastewater utility systems. The newly formed Department of Homeland security was in charge of requirements to effect hardening measures. One method of such hardening is video surveillance and access control at water and wastewater facilities.
The City had identified sites suitable for such protection in a vulnerability analysis that was required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assist in security enhancements. This contract will support securing the City’s critical utility infrastructure. Knight Security Systems will provide and install video surveillance and access control for fifteen (15) of the water and wastewater stations.
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Recommendation:
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Department of Information Resources (DIR) awarded a contract (DIR-TSO-3430) to Knight Security Systems.