Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Roberts Service Group Inc. for the labor and materials associated with updating the power and data supply to the new work station furniture for the Division of Support Services 911 Emergency Communication Center (911 ECC) that was authorized via Ordinance 3355-2022. Funding for this service was budgeted within the Division of Support Services’ general fund budget via existing budget reservations that were approved for this purpose. The current electrical set up is at maximum capacity and not sufficient to house the additional positions that are included in the new work station purchase. In addition, new wire and cable pathways are needed to re-rout power to individual work stations for improved connectivity and maintenance.
Roberts Service Group is an authorized WBE/FBE contractor with the City, and they are able to meet the needs for this project working in tandem with the work station vendor to update the current layout and wiring to better serve the needs of the 911 ECC staff.
Bid Information: The Purchasing Office has established a universal term contract PA006226 with Roberts Service Group for electrical services, labor, and materials.
Contract Compliance: Roberts Service Group Contract Compliance No. CC-004397 expires 10/10/2024.
Emergency Designation: This legislation is considered to be an emergency measure to allow for the immediate funding for the updating of the power and data supplies to ensure that all devices have the connectivity necessary to operate and fully support the 911 ECC.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $221,359.00 from the general fund for the labor and materials associated with updating the power and data supply to the 911 Emergency Communication Center for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Support Services. The Department of Public Safety has established budget reservat...
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