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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25C - CITYWIDE COMMUNICATION & CCTV SYSTEM REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: OCTOBER 3, 2005 TITLE: APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 15t Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For AGREEMENT WITH CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, INC. FOR CITYWIDE COMMUNICATION AND CCTV SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT ~:'VICES~ .i:/ IllC-:: CITY MANAGER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER \/ RECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a two-year agreement with Crosstown Electrical & Data, rnc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per fiscal year for citywide communication and CCTV systems maintenance and support services with an option to extend the contract for one additional year. DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Traffic Management Center (TMC) controls all traffic signals and CCTV's in the City. This system utilizes twisted pair cables, fiber optic cables and other methods to provide communication between the TMC and field equipment. These communication systems require routine maintenance and emergency repair due to malfunctions or damage due to construction. City staff and our current signal maintenance contractor do not have the expertise and equipment to perform these specialized services. Crosstown was one of the original contractors that installed the City's communication system. They have been performing the repair and maintenance of the system for the City the past seven years. Based on the City's experience with Crosstown, staff considers Crosstown to be the most qualified maintenance company based on their knowledge of the City's communication systems, their experienced staff and the exceptional services that they provide. 25C-1 Agreement with Crosstown For Citywide Communication and CCTV Systems October 3, 2005 Page 2 The rates charged by Crosstown are very competitive in the industry. To ensure that costs are minimized, all work will be specifically authorized by the Public Works Agency staff. Based on these circumstances, staff recommends an agreement for maintenance and operational support with Crosstown for a period of two years, with a provision for a one-year extension by mutual agreement. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is not considered a CEQA proj ect . Therefore, no environmental documentation is required. FISCAL IMPACT Funds for communication and CCTV systems maintenance and support services in the amount not to exceed $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2005-06 are available in the Public Works Agency account for other traffic signal maintenance (account no. 11-621-6271). The remaining contract funds will be included in the proposed FY 06-07 year budget. Ii .~, C i. James G. Ross Executive Director Public Works Agency .Ll APPROVED AS TO FUNDS & ACCOUNTS: ~'\\l').~ \\:;\. L-_ Francisco Gutierrez l~ Executive Director Finance & Management Service AgencY/~ 25C-2