Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department 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 1390.3, will provide for inspections, diagnostic tests and repairs for all accessible peripheral devices currently connected to the life safety systems.
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.
This contract was authorized by ORD 1342-2023 and renewed for the first time by ORD 0670-2024. This contract will be funded incrementally with renewals on approximately an annual basis. Additionally this contract covers a five-year (5) period from July 28, 2023 through July 28, 2028. 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 #2 is for the second year of the contract. If unfo...
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