HomeMy WebLinkAbout8, Consideration of the Purchase Security CamerasConsent Item # 8
Purchase of Security Cameras
September 18, 2013
Background / History
• Need exists to provide safe, secure business atmosphere
— Existing physical security in place
— Chain -link fence
— Locked gates
— Extensive lighting
— Antiquated video security system
• Installed spring of 2013
— New video monitoring at Martis Substation
— Proved basic infrastructure capabilities
— Tested in production environment; server, software and
configuration
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New Information
• Indoor Video Monitoring
— Provides means to detect and assess threats
— Plays important role in monitoring and responding to
situations
— Document unauthorized entry
— Provides 24/7 monitoring
— Archives of video
— Can provide alarms
— Enhanced over all security
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New Information
• Equipment
— Purchased through Siemens Industry, Inc.
— Purchased on Federal government bid contract (GSA)
— Siemens successfully implemented Martis Substation
monitoring
— Amount of $16,271
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Fiscal Impact
• Sufficient funds exist within the approved Electric Capital
Replacement Fund for this project
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Recommendation
• Authorize a purchase order to Siemens Industry, Inc. for security
equipment and services for $16,271 plus a 10% change order
allowance, for an amount not to exceed $17,898 plus tax
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