RECOMMENDATION: Appropriate funds for the project.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: The General Services Department recommends that City Council appropriate $1,335,453.69 to the existing citywide contract with Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc. to upgrade the fire alarm system at the Bob Lanier Public Works Building for Houston Public Works.
PROJECT LOCATION: 611 Walker St. (Key Map: 493 L)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Houston Fire Department Plan Review has identified deficiencies that must be brought into compliance with current International Fire Code requirements. The project will design, permit, install, program, inspect and test all UL listed Fire Alarm System components and equipment to address life/safety deficiencies in the 611 Walker building, including the Annex.
PREVIOUS HISTORY AND PROJECT SCOPE: On May 16, 2018, Ordinance No. 2018-396, City Council awarded a three-year contract with two one-year options to Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $14,723,579.55 for fire and security alarm system maintenance, inspections, testing and monitoring services for various departments. To date, $2,524,508.65 has been expended on the contract.
M/WBE PARTICIPATION: An 11% M/WBE goal has been established for the contract. Currently, Firetrol has achieved 1.34% M/WBE participation; however, the contractor has met with OBO and it is anticipated they will achieve the goal by the completion of the contract. The M/WBE plan for this requested appropriation is 26.5% participation.
FUNDING SUMMARY:
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$ 1,168,594.26
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Design and Construction Services
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$ 116,859.43
$ 50,000.00
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10% Contingency
Salary recovery
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$ 1,335,453.69
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Total Funding
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CIP FISCAL NOTE: No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
Capital Project Information: See the attached Form A for a breakdown of capital costs.
WBS Nos: R-900001-0002-6 / S-900001-0002-6
DIRECTOR’S SIGNATURE/DATE:
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C. J. Messiah, Jr.
General Services Department
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E.
Houston Public Works