Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with SimplexGrinnell L.P. in the amount of $2,256,395.90, for the Security Enhancements - Hoover Dam Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1066-Part 1.
This contract will furnish all materials, equipment, and labor necessary for the installation of access control systems, an intrusive detection system, a digital security surveillance system, and physical security improvements at the Hoover Dam, and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications on file.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This work will enhance the security of the Hoover Dam which is part of the Hoover Reservoir. The Hoover Reservoir supplies water to the Hap Cremean Water Plant which treats the water before it is distributed to the City’s water customers. These security enhancements will help to ensure an adequate and safe supply of drinking water which is essential to economic growth and development. At this time no community outreach or input is anticipated and no environmental factors are involved.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: In a memo dated July 18, 2012, the Department notified Council of their intent to request waiver of the applicable provisions of competitive bidding under Chapter 329, due to the secure nature of the work. The contract was bid using a two phase secure bidding process. In the first phase the City advertised for contractors to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for this contract. The SOQ’s were evaluated and two bidders, SimplexGrinnell L.P. and G4S Technology LLC, were short-listed as qualified to perform the work based on the SOQ’s submitted. As part of the second phase, both contractors were sent the Invitation for Bids.
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