HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 CON Computer Protection Technology - Purchase Uninteruptable Power SupplyRESOLUTION NO. 2006 — 229
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS FOR
THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN UNINTERRUPTIBLE
POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FROM COMPUTER PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY
USING PC MAINTENANCE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,261.28
WHEREAS, on a number of occasions the City's current Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS) systems have failed at the Police Department and at the Civic Center, causing
key public safety systems to go down; and
WHEREAS, the City's M.I.S. staff recommends that Computer Protection
Technology (CPT) supply and install a new UPS system for $57,261.28 without complying with
formal bidding requirements, for the following reasons:
1. M.I.S. worked with CPT on the Data Center Relocation project, and is
comfortable with the quality of their work, their technical expertise and reliability. M.I.S. also has
first-hand knowledge of and confidence in CPT's engineering service and support capabilities.
2. Since CPT was involved in building the City's Data Center, they understand
the scope of work.
3. CPT is familiar with M.I.S. projects for the City, and they understand the
immediate and long-term needs and goals for data/network projects.
4. The price has been determined to be competitive within the industry.
5. No further purpose would be served by issuing a formal bid at this point in the
process; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12.60.220(D) of the National City Municipal
Code, the Purchasing Agent may dispense with the requirements of the bidding process when
the City Council determines that due to special circumstances, it is in the City's best interest to
purchase a commodity or enter into a contract without compliance with the bidding procedure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City finds that special circumstances exist and authorizes the waiver of the bidding
process for the purchase and installation of an Uninterruptible Power Supply System from
Computer Protection Technology using PC Maintenance and Police Department funds in the
amount of $57,261.28.
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Resolution No. 2006 — 229
November 21, 2006
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ATTEST:
PASSED and ADOPTED this 21st day of November, 2006.
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Mich el R. Dalla, C' Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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George H. iser, III
City Attorney
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;Mayor
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on
November 21, 2006, by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad , Parra.
Nays: None.
Absent: Zarate .
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: NICK INZUNZA
Mayor of the City of National City, California
CityC rk of the City City,
California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-229 of the City of National City, California, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on November 21, 2006.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
City of National City, California
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
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MEETING DATES Nov 21, 2006 AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City Authorizing Waiver of the Formal Bidding
Process for the Purchase and Installation of an Lninterruptible Power Supply System from Computer
Protection Technology 1. sing PC Maintenance and Police Department Funds in the Amount of $57,261.28.
PREPARED BY Gabby So ano 4378 DEPARTMENT City Manager/
Information Technology
EXPLANATION
See attached
Environmental Review ✓ N/A
Financial Statement
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Funds are available in FY 06/07 PC Maintenance Fund and the Police Department's Computer Equipment
Fund.
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Account No.629-415-000-281-0000
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
In conjunction with the Purchasing Agent, it is recommended that award be made to Computer Protection
Technology, and that authority be given to the Purchasing Agent to issue the resulting purchase order.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION N/A
ATTACHMENTS ( Listed Below )
Resolution
Resolution No.
A-200 (9/80)
EXPLANATION:
1'o replace the failing Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) at the Civic Center and Police
Department. It has been M.I.S. objective to replace the UPS systems for the past year. Recent
power outages have caused key public safety systems to go down. The current UPS systems were
insufficient to provide fail over power to these key systems.
Police Department
On a number of occasions the current UPS failed to activate due to generator compatibility issues
and battery failure. The current system at the Police Department has been in place since the
construction of the Police Department. Replacement parts are no longer available. Should the
system fail again the city would lose dispatch services, telephone services, and possible 911
services. The total cost for installation, replacement of the system will be in the range of
S39,408.61. This UPS will supply power to Police Departments Dispatch Center and Data
Center.
City Hall
The UPS located in City Ilall has failed on more than two occasions. We had one Incident where
our systems went down for approximately 18 hours due to power failure. The current UPS was
insufficient to provide adequate power to existing systems. The resulting failure jeopardized
public safety, as Fire dispatch and alerting went offline for a considerable amount of time. The
cost for disposal, replacement, and installation of this system will be $17,852.67. This UPS
systems supplies power the City's Data Center.
Staff recommends that Computer Protection Technology (CPT) supply the UPS and performs the
installation of the UPS System. CPT has supplied us with maintenance on the existing UPS for
over 8 years. CPT has familiarity with the electrical systems at both locations the Police
Department and Civic Center.
It is requested that Council waive the formal bidding requirements as allowed in Section 12
of Purchasing Ordinance #1480, and in Chapter 2.60.220(d) of the Municipal Code, and
award the contract to CPT the for the following reasons:
1. M.I.S. worked with Michael Murphy on the Data Center Relocation project, and is
comfortable with the quality of their work, their technical expertise, and reliability. MIS
also has first-hand knowledge of (and confidence in CPT's engineering service and
support capabilities.
2. Since CPT was involved in building the City's Data Center, they understand the scope of
work.
3. Computer Protection Technology is familiar with M.1.S. projects for the City, and they
understand the immediate and long-term needs and goals for data/network projects.
4. The price has been determined to he competitive within the industry.
5. No further purpose would he served by issuing a formal bid at this point in the process.
As authorized by Purchasing Ordinance #1480, section 12a4, it is requested that the City
Council declare that special circumstances exist, and that it is in the City's best interest to
buy the UPS Installation, without compliance with the formal bid proccss.
Total value of the purchase will be $57,261.28 including tax, installation and delivery.