Title
Aviation Building Operating Systems Contract
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Johnson Controls Inc. for Building Operating Systems services for an initial term of five years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ Aviation requires enhanced building operating system services to assist in monitoring building automation, fire monitoring, and camera access systems.
§ This contract will provide personnel to monitor and respond to alerts or operational malfunctions with building operating system equipment on a 24 hours/7 days a week basis. In addition, the contract provides the ability for Aviation to purchase additional monitoring equipment and installation services if the need arises over the term of the contract.
§ On August 11, 2017, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); three proposals were received from interested service providers.
§ Johnson Controls Inc. was selected in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Estimated first year contract expenditures are $1,940,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Johnson Controls, Inc. has committed 2.86% ($300,880) of the total contract amount to the following firms:
§ Besco Electrical, Inc. (MBE) ($161,745) (fire alarm testing and inspection)
§ Data Communications of NC, Inc. (SBE) ($139,135) (camera cleaning and inspection)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget