From
Keshnel Penny, Chief Information Officer
Title
Purchase of security equipment and installation for Prairie Paws Adoption Center Renovation from Knight Security in the amount of $143,224.38 through a national interlocal agreement with Department of Information Resources (DIR)
Presenter
Keshnel Penny, Chief Information Officer
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City of Grand Prairie is currently renovating and adding additional space on to Prairie Paws Adoption Center. This request is for installation of physical security for the newly renovated facility.
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 DIR.
DIR provides statewide leadership and oversight for management of government information and communications technology. DIR has served in a leadership role to facilitate the state’s economic competitiveness through its ability to deliver quality information resources commodities and services at the lowest prices and best value for state and local government as well as the K-12 public and higher education systems
DIR Contract# DIR-TSO-3430 began April 30, 2016 and will expire April 29, 2018, with two, one-year extensions remaining.
Financial Consideration
The funds for this equipment in the amount of $143,224.38 are available in the following accounts:
$60,000 is available in the Municipal Facilities Capital Projects Fund (405090), WO #01502803 (Animal Shelter Expnsn Phase 1) Construction (68540);
$83,224.38 available in the Capital Reserve Fund (402590) WO #01813303 (FY18 Building Security) Security Equipment (68380);