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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
JANUARY 17, 2006
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR BATTERY
BACK-UP POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
(SPEC. NO. 05-119)
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1 st Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing FOf____
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CONTINUED TO
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FILE NUMBER
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award a contract to ComSerCo, Inc., for the purchase of battery back-up
power supply and low voltage disconnect units in the amount of
$22,627.50.
DISCUSSION
On August 16, 2004, the City Council accepted a $15 million Urban Area
Security Initiative grant from the federal Department of Homeland
Security, through the State of California, Office of Homeland Security.
This initiative was designed to enhance the domestic preparedness of
urban areas by ensuring that all emergency first responders have
adequate equipment and systems to prevent, respond to and recover from
acts of terrorism. The grant provides total reimbursement to local
agencies for equipment purchases approved and authorized by the Office
of Disaster Preparedness.
As part of the Mobile Data Computer project, the Fire Department
recently placed computers in all department vehicles. The computers
rely on the vehicle's electrical system for power. Therefore, should
the vehicle's electrical system fail to operate, the computer will
become inoperable, resulting in the loss of critical information
required in an emergency situation. The installation of back-up power
supply and low voltage disconnect units in the vehicles will allow for
uninterrupted power to the computers.
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Contract Award for Battery Back-Up Power
Supply System
(Spec. No. 05-119)
January 17, 2006
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The notice inviting bids was advertised on December 16 and 19, 2005,
and bids were solicited. A summary of the bid invitations and bids
received is as follows:
4 Invitations For Bid mailed
1 Invitation For Bid received
Bid was received and opened on December 28, 2005. The bid received
from ComSerCo Inc. is responsive to the specifications and meets the
City's requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Office of Emergency Services (OES) Urban
Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Operating Materials & Supplies
account (account no. 125-320-6391).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Mgmt. Services Agenc~~
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