RECOMMENDATION: Appropriate funds for the project.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: The General Services Department recommends that City Council appropriate $631,000.00 to the existing citywide contract with Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc. to upgrade the fire alarm system at the Houston Police Department Headquarters.
PROJECT LOCATION: 1200 Travis Houston, TX, 77002
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 1200 Travis building.
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, $2,910,938 has been expended on the contract.
M/WBE PARTICIPATION: An 11% M/WBE goal has been established for the contract. Currently, Firetrol has achieved 1.2% 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 23% participation.
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 No: G-000180-0001
DIRECTOR’S SIGNATURE/DATE:
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C. J. Messiah, Jr.
General Services Department
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Art Acevedo
Chief of Police
Houston Police Department