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RFP For Life Safety Systems Testing and Inspections at Durham County Buildings
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Date of BOCC Meeting: December 9, 2019
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to approve a Contract with BFPE International in the amount of $78,553.00 for testing and inspections within Durham County facilities. This contract also includes monthly fire system monitoring services for applicable buildings. Proposals submitted for RFP No. 20-003, Life Safety at Durham County facilities, were received on October 22, 2019 and have been evaluated by General Services' Project Facilitator and Contract Compliance Officer. The evaluation team recommends that the contract be awarded to BFPE International base on the qualifications demonstrated in their RFP submission. Given the importance and essential need for life safety systems to be operational within County facilities at all times. The Board is also requested to give the County Manager authority to execute future amendments for repairs/upgrades to life safety systems as needed if within the General Services budget.
The testing of our Life Safety Systems is to assure that the systems are working properly and as required to protect our occupants and the citizens that visit and use our facilities.
In review of the MWBE Compliance for RFP 20-003 Life Safety Systems Testing and Inspections at Durham County Facilities, BFPE International is an MWBE Certified Woman-Owned business and will be utilizing 100% of their own MWBE workforce to perform this particular service on the project.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Goal 3 - Safe and Secure Community: Partner Goal with the community to prevent and address unsafe conditions, protect live property and respond to emergencies.
Resource Persons: Motiryo Keambiroiro, Director General Services; Shawn Swiatocha, Assistant Director General Services; Charles King, Project Facilitator General Services
County Manager's Recommendation:...
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