Title
Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Service Provider Agreement in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $75,000 per Year for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $375,000 to True Blue Automation Services for On-Call Electrical Maintenance.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works C41000 and 603)
Body
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends approval of an agreement with True Blue Automation Services (TBA) to provide on-call electrical maintenance services for a not to exceed amount of $75,000 per year, for a total amount not to exceed amount of $375,000 over a five-year term. All work under this agreement will be limited to funds already appropriated and available for the specific project or task assigned. Because this is an on-call contract, actual expenditures will depend on the level of need; if services are not required, no work will be requested.
BACKGROUND
The City of Alameda (City) uses on-call maintenance service agreements for specialized work that City staff cannot perform in-house and to supplement capacity during periods of high demand. The City currently requires on-call electrical maintenance services for various facility capital and maintenance projects.
Typical work includes the full range of electrical maintenance services including emergency and non-emergency troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairs, maintenance and repairs for lighting systems, electrical distribution systems, support for safe-off and energizing systems for retrofits and capital projects, and periodic inspection services for City infrastructure projects, buildings, facilities and programs.
DISCUSSION
On September 26, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for on-cal...
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