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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB TS-14-025 and authorize City Manager to execute contracts, and any additional amendments thereto, with Federal Signal Safety and Security Systems, of University Park, IL (not an MBE, WBE, SBE or Local), Halifax Security, Inc., of Brick, NJ (not an MBE, WBE, SBE or Local), and Convergint Technologies, of Orange, CA (not an MBE, WBE, SBE or Local) for furnishing and delivering video surveillance cameras and related system components, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000; and increase appropriations in the General Services Fund (IS 385) in the Technology Services Department (TS) by $500,000. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to authorize the City Manager to execute contracts to furnish and deliver video surveillance cameras and related system components. Over the past several years, the City of Long Beach has deployed video surveillance cameras to enhance public safety in our community. These cameras have proven to be a cost effective tool for preventing, deterring and investigating crimes.
In September 2010, the Technology Services Department (TSD) assumed responsibility for technical support of the cameras and telecommunications infrastructure connecting the cameras to the City's network. TSD has continued to repair and maintain the existing cameras as well as install new cameras at various locations throughout the City. As funding is identified, TSD, in collaboration with the Long Beach Police Department, plans to continue to maintain current systems and expand the use of video surveillance cameras across the City.
The bid was advertised in the Press-Telegram on November 26, 2013, and 1,987 potential bidders specializing in technology hardware for video camera systems were notified of the bid opportunity. Of those bidders, 75 downloaded the bid via our electronic bid system. The bid document was made available from the Purchasing Division, located on the seventh floor of City H...
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