Item:
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Approval of the Contract for the Installation of a Fire Alarm Replacement at the Criminal Justice Resource Center in the Amount of $89,512
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Date of BOCC Meeting: June 11, 2018 Over the last year on a weekly basis the alarm system has failed to perform as required to ensure the safety of the facility and staff. The alarm system has recently identified a need for a new power supply, due to this malfunction the manufacturer had to provide a temporary power supply part.
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into an $89,512 contract to install a new fire alarm system from FESS Fire Protection at the Criminal Justice Resource Center Building. The approved funding to support this project comes from previously budgeted funds in Contracted Services.
The current fire alarm system in the Criminal Justice Resource Center building was installed during the renovation in 2005. The panel is now 13 years old and has been discontinued. Over the last year on a weekly basis the alarm system has failed to perform as required to ensure the safety of the facility and staff. The alarm system has recently identified a need for a new power supply, due to this malfunction the manufacturer had to provide a temporary power supply part.
It is in General Services best interest to upgrade the system to mitigate future problems on the existing system.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Goal 3: Safe Community, to partner with stakeholders to prevent and address unsafe conditions, protect life and property, respond to emergencies and ensure accessible and fair justice.
Resource Persons: Motiryo Keambiroiro, Director General Services; Shawn Swiatocha, Assistant Director General Services-Operations; and Charles King, Project Facilitator.
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to enter into an $89,512 contract to insta...
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