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CC- Approval of an Agreement with UTC Fire and Security (Transit Marketing Group) for the Acquisition and Installation of Video Surveillance Equipment in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $187,156
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Contact Person/Dept: Paul Condran/Transportation
Phone Number: (310) 253-6520
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Commission Name:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/03/16);
Department Approval:
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement with UTC Fire and Security (Transit Marketing Group) for the acquisition and installation of video surveillance equipment in an amount not-to-exceed $187,156.
BACKGROUND
The Transportation Department relies heavily on the quality and security of the video surveillance systems integrated on its fleet of public transit buses. Transit Market Group is the sole distributor of the GE Mobile systems used by transit agencies in the Western United States. This camera system also integrates with the Department’s SmartBus system as the software protocols have been created for such use.
DISCUSSION
The Transportation Department is in the process of upgrading the video surveillance systems on its transit bus fleet. The new cameras will greatly enhance the picture and video quality to provide better clarity and defined details of the image captures.
Pursuant to Culver City Municipal Code Section 3.07.045.B, this purchase is exempt from the formal bidding requirements as the equipment is a component for equipment or a system of equipment previously acquired by the City, and is necessary to repair, maintain or improve the City’s utilization of the equipment.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The Transportation Department has budgeted allocations to handle the aforementioned costs. Funds have been allocated for the project from Proposition 1B Transit Security grants and Proposition 1B Metro Bridge security funding that has been approved by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). No General Funds will be utilized for the project.
Transportation Account number 20370308.732120.
ATTACHMENTS
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RECOMMENDED MOTIONS
That the City Council:
1. Approve an agreement with UTC Fire and Security (Transit Marketing Group) for the acquisition and installation of video surveillance equipment in an amount not-to-exceed $187,156; and,
2. Authorize the City Attorney to review/prepare the necessary documents; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute such documents on behalf of the City.