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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with Tri-Signal Integration, Inc. for Fire and Intrusion Alarm Monitoring, Maintenance and Repair in an Amount Not to Exceed $317,062.34. (Public Works 707)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Fire sprinkler, fire alarm and intrusion systems at City of Alameda (City) facilities require 24-hour monitoring and dispatching to allow for an immediate response. The alarms also require close collaboration with the Fire Marshal for testing, inspection, repair and maintenance. Tri-Signal Integration, Inc. (Tri-Signal) was the company selected to provide this service following a competitive solicitation. Staff recommends awarding a contract to Tri-Signal for a total five-year amount of $317,062.34.
BACKGROUND
Various City building facilities have fire alarm, intrusion and/or panic systems that require 24-hour Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed central station wireless monitoring, testing, general service and repair. Specific testing is required by National Fire Protection Agencies for control panels and other fire system devices that detect and warn people when smoke, fire, carbon monoxide or other fire emergencies are present. Testing for any given device may include batteries, annunciators, smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, water flow, tamper switches and control valves and signage.
Prior to the formation of the Facility Maintenance Internal Service Fund (ISF), these services were procured and managed separately by departments. Under the ISF adopted in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-21 budget, staff organized all alarm, intrusion and/or panic system services under one contract and one budget. City facilities with fire alarms and/or sprinkler systems that need services are: City Hall, City Hall West, Police Station, Police Evidence, Emergency Operations Center, Fire Station #4, Fire Station #5 (Building 6), Maintenance Service...
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