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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD TO PRIMARY
SYSTEMS FOR DURESS ALARM
SYSTEM UPGRADE
(SPEC NO. 15 -109)
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6,2)
CITY MANAGLfR
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
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❑ As Recommended
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As Amended
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Ordinance on 16' Reading
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Ordinance on 2nd Reading
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Implementing Resolution
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Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Authorize a one -time purchase and payment of purchase order to Primary Systems to upgrade
the existing personal duress alarm system at the Santa Ana Detention Facility in an amount not
to exceed $50,000, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
DISCUSSION
The Santa Ana Police Department utilizes a duress alarm system to assist in the protection of the
detention facility's staff. Personal duress alarm transmitters are issued to each on -duty
correctional officers and supervisors responsible for directly supervising inmates. The system is
employed when a situation prohibits officers from utilizing their radio to request emergency
assistance or they are unable to verbally request assistance due to an assault or medical
emergency. The alarm transmitter alerts the Facility Control Officer of the specific location of the
emergency and identifies the employee assigned to the transmitter. The current duress alarm
system was installed in 1997 and has reached the end of its useful life due to outdated software
and obsolete alarm transmitters.
Over the past several months, the Jail's Security Electronics Technician researched the options
of replacing the entire system or updating the current one. Staff's research revealed that a new
system would require a complete re- wiring of the detention facility and therefore would not be
cost effective relative to purchasing an upgrade of the existing system. Ascom Security Systems
manufactures and owns the proprietary right to the software and wiring of the existing duress
alarm system at the Santa Ana Detention Facility. Primary Systems is the exclusive distributor
for Ascom Security Systems in North America. Primary Systems upgrade proposal would utilize
the existing wiring and provide all new personal transmitters. Approval of the recommended
action will deliver a more reliable personal duress alarm system with improved performance and
coverage at a significant cost savings. The contract award to Primary Systems includes a base
price of $47,100 and a $2,900 contingency.
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Contract Award for Duress Alarm System Upgrade
November 3, 2015
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item allows the City to meet Goal #6 Community Facilities & Infrastructure,
Objective #2 (address deferred maintenance on City buildings and equipment).
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $50,000 are available in FY 2015 -16 Criminal Activities — Department of
Justice account (02614450 -62300 ).
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APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance and Management Services Agency
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