Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Miscellaneous Improvements (Camera System) project, CIP #690286-100000, in an amount of up to $410,000.00.
This contract will replace cameras at the Hap Cremean Water Plant (HCWP). Work will include: providing goods and services to remove existing cameras and cabling; installation of new cameras, cabling, and related appurtenances; and commissioning services.
The planning area “35” Northland
1.1 Contract Amount
The contract amount is $410,000.00, which includes a contingency amount of $35,935.20, to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Quote Amount $374,064.80
Contingency $35,935.20
CONTRACT TOTAL $410,000.00
1.2 Timeline
It is anticipated that the NTP will be issued in September 2024 and work will be completed by January 31, 2025.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The HCWP provides potable water to a large portion of the City’s service areas and the camera system is an important tool for maintaining awareness of the Plant environment and treatment process. Existing camera equipment at the HCWP is past its useful life, is experiencing issues, and is no longer reliable, and needs to be replaced. All work will be conducted within secure areas of the water Plant that is not accessible to the public, so no public meetings are anticipated.
3. SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT
All Department of Public Utilities buildings use City-standard Genetic security equipment. A quote for this work was obtained from K.N.S. Services, Inc. They are the only Genetec Unified Elite integrator in the ...
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