HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Building Technology MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 4, 2022
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR BUILDING
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the renewal of an annual contract for
building technology integration from Schneider Electric for the Public
Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Building Services) and
Enterprise Utility Fund for an annual estimated amount of$225,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for repairs
on existing building technology and purchasing new technology
equipment, such as access control and building automation.
This purchase will be made in accordance with existing and interlocal
agreements with Omnia Partners Public Sector, Region VIII Education
Service Center in Texas as allowed by Texas Local Government Code,
Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Section 791. The contract is
for the final, one-year optional renewal.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
Schneider Electric. The Public Works and Purchasing staff reviewed the
contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contract would provide the best service and pricing for
meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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