Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract renewal with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP (formerly SimplexGrinnell LP) for life safety system maintenance services. This contract, FEM 1390.2, will provide for inspections, diagnostic tests and repairs for all accessible peripheral devices currently connected to the life safety systems at the Jackson Pike (JPWWTP) and Southerly (SWWTP) Wastewater Treatment Plants and the Sewer Maintenance Operations Center (SMOC) at 1250 Fairwood Avenue.
There is a need for inspections and diagnostic tests for all accessible peripheral devices currently connected to the fire protection systems. These systems include the fire alarm detection and fire sprinkler components that protect the assets contained in the various facilities. The contract will provide for repair and necessary documentation to log all accessible components and devices, detector cleaning for fire alarm and detection systems, emergency service call and labor for the fire alarm 24 hours, 7 days a week, and panel and peripheral component replacement for the various electronic systems. Under the contract, the accessible peripheral devices will be functionally tested in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's 72 (NFPA) and manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code relating to sole-source procurement. Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP is the sole provider of the monitoring, maintenance and diagnostic testing of the systems.
The original contract covers a five-year period from July 25, 2018 through July 24, 2023. For each year of the contract, funding is subject to the approval, by ordinance, of City Council and certification of funds by the City Auditor. This proposed renewal #4 is for the fifth and final year of the contract. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that woul...
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