Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Department of Technology has entered into contract with Advanced Engineering Consultants, Ltd, (AEC) for consulting and related services; authorized by the passage of ordinance number 2163-2006, passed by City Council on December 11, 2006; associated with the design of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system, a system that is critical to daily computer operations, as it controls humidity and provides most favorable air temperatures required for the computer facility environment. This contract allowed the Advanced Engineering Consultants, Ltd, to assist the Department of Technology with developing engineering plans and bid specifications for the evaluation of the computer center's HVAC system; an effort that was necessary to determine the need for improvements, repairs and or replacement of the HVAC system, which will ultimately reduce the risk of service interruption associated with computer operations, which provides services to various City Agencies.
After reviewing and assessing the HVAC equipment, location area and environment, the Department of Technology realized that the fire suppressant system is in need of replacement. Through further analysis, research and assessment, the Department has concluded that the FM-200 is a fire suppression system; utilized to detect and suppress fires; thus minimizing and reducing harmful fumes and damage; suitable to replace the current system. Also, it has been determined that the FM-200 conforms to the Mayor's green initiative; and as the two systems are directly related with protecting computers, servers, and other technology equipment associated and linked to one monitoring system and one alarm system; the Department desires to implement this fire suppressant system in conjunction with the HVAC replacement system prior to April 2008; while at the same time controlling the environment where the aforementioned equipment is located.
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