From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Replacement of exterior security cameras at the City's Auto Pound facility: fiber optic labor will be procured through Gardner Telecommunications, Inc., (GTI) in the amount of $25,350; electrical labor will be procured through Ed's Electric Service, in the amount of $15,000; and camera parts and labor will be procured from Siemens Industry, Inc., in the amount of $38,100, for an overall project cost of $78,450
Presenter
Daniel Scesney, Chief of Police
Keshnell Penny, Chief Information Officer
Ryan Simpson, Support Services Division Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Police Department and Information Technology staff identified issues with the existing exterior security camera system at the Auto Pound facility. Staff is recommending installation of an internal fiber optic network and replacement of all existing exterior cameras. Interior cameras were replaced within the last five years and are not in need of replacement at this time.
Gardner Telecommunications, Inc., (GTI) through their existing price agreement #18040, provides the fiber optic network installation labor for this project.
Ed’s Electric Service, through their existing price agreement #16088, provides the electrical labor for this project.
Siemens Industry, Inc., through their Sourcewell contract #031517-SIE, provides the cameras for this project.
Chapter 271.102 of the Local Government Code authorizes local governments to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or local cooperative organization. In lieu of competitive bidding, items and services may be purchased through such agreements as the agreements have already been bid by the sponsoring entity or agency. The City of Grand Prairie has master inter-local cooperative agreements with various entities including Sourcewell.
The Sourcewell contract #031517-SIE began June 30, 2017 and will expire June 30, 2021.
Financial Consideration
Funding for the replac...
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