STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: December 9, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for citywide fire alarm inspection services with Protegis, LLC dba ISA Fire & Security through an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County - Estimated amount of $250,000 - Financing: General Fund ($127,550), Dallas Water Utilities Fund ($67,650), and Aviation Fund ($54,800)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a cooperative purchasing agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide for citywide fire alarm inspection services. These inspections will keep various City locations within compliance and ensure proper functionality of the fire alarms. This contract will provide for annual fire alarm inspections at approximately 287 City facilities for fire and/or intrusion. Inspection of building fire systems are critical to ensure systems are fully operational and in compliance with current code, insurance requirements. If the service is not readily available, risk of building incident and injury increases.
The Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local coo...
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