Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract with S. A. Comunale Company, Inc. for annual smoke and fire alarm testing, inspection and repair and sprinkler inspections, fire pump testing, and fire suppression testing for City-owned facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division. The proposed renewal provides funding for repairs that were delayed due to budget constraints in prior years. The Division has deemed the repairs as necessary for safety and operational needs.
The original contract was authorized by Ordinance No. 0726-2008, passed May 5, 2008, with four one-year renewal options. It was modified by Ordinance No. 0125-2009, passed February 23, 2009. The term of this renewal is May 6, 2010 through May 5, 2011.
Emergency action is requested to allow fire alarm, smoke alarm, sprinkler and pump testing to begin without delay. This is important life/safety equipment and a delay could lead to building code violations.
Fiscal Impact: The Facilities Management Division budgeted $150,000.00 in the 2010 budget for smoke/fire alarm testing and repair. The total cost of the original contract is $127,889.00. The cost of this renewal is $198,000.00. The overrun will be funded by reducing monies budgeted for unexpected emergencies. In years past, most emergencies addressed by the Facilities Management Division were caused by extreme cold weather. To date in 2010, no significant emergencies have arisen.
S. A. Comunale Company, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 34-1122758 expiration date April 9, 2011.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract with S. A. Comunale Company, Inc. for annual smoke and fire alarm testing, inspection and repair, sprinkler inspections, fire pump testing, and fire suppression inspection for facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $198,000.00 fr...
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