Title
Video Monitoring and Door Access Equipment and Services
Action
Action:
Approve a unit price contract with SAF Technologies, Inc. for video monitoring and door access equipment and services for a five-year term.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
William Haas, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
§ This contract includes the maintenance services and replacement of video monitoring and door access equipment for various city facilities.
§ The new technology will be more reliable, with improved picture quality.
§ Video monitoring enhances safety and security, and is also used in reviewing insurance and legal claims.
§ On December 18, 2018, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); seven responses were received.
§ SAF Technologies, Inc. best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Capital and annual maintenance expenditures are estimated to be $1,650,000 for the entire term of the contract.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after the firm is selected for this services contract (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). SAF Technologies, Inc. has committed 15.00% ($274,500) of the total contract amount to the following firm:
• Data Communications of NC, Inc. (SBE) (project work)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center operating funds and Facility Services capital funds.