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Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, recommending the Board approve the following:
1) Award Bid 16-340-048 for fire suppression services for departments countywide, to the lowest bidder, Tri-Signal Integration, Inc.;
2) Make findings that it is more economical and feasible to contract out the requested services in accordance with Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030, of the County Ordinance; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute Agreement for Services 405-S1611 with Tri-Signal Integration, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a three-year term, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: General Fund and Non-General Fund.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, recommending the Board approve the following:
1) Award Bid No. 16-340-048 for fire suppression services for departments countywide, to the lowest bidder, Tri-Signal Integration, Inc.;
2) Make findings that it is more economical and feasible to contract out the requested services in accordance with Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030, of the County Ordinance; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent or designee to execute Agreement for Services #405-S1611 with Tri-Signal Integration, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a three-year term, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The inspection and certification of various fire suppression systems, including sprinkler systems, kitchen hood systems, and fire extinguisher systems is legally required by code. The County contracts out for monthly, quarterly, and annual fire suppression services for County facilities, both on the East Slope and West Slope. In addition, the County contracts for the purchase and maintenance of fire extinguishers that are located in various County facilities and vehicles. In the past, these two services have been contracted separately....
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