Report Prepared by: Wally Broughton, Public Works Manager-Operations
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SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Change Order with Hoffman Electronic Systems in the Amount of $250, to Upgrade Existing Alarm Monitoring Cellular Communicators from 3G to 4G LTE
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a contract change order with Hoffman Electronic Systems, in the amount of $250, to upgrade existing cellular communicators from 3G to 4G LTE for electronic monitoring services at city owned-facilities.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a Motion:
A. Approving the contract change order with Hoffman Electronic Systems, in the amount of $250, to upgrade existing cellular communicators from 3G to 4G LTE for electronic monitoring services at City owned-facilities; and,
B. Approving additional change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract amount; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200 et seq.
Services with an estimated value greater than $34,000.00 are made by written contract in accordance with Merced Municipal Code, Title 3 - Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.04.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
On May 18, 2020, Council approved a two-year contract, with option to extend for three additional one-year periods, with Hoffman Electronic Systems (Hoffman) in the annual amount of $21,012. The scope of services included providing electronic alarm monitoring services at approximately 111-City owned-facilities including, but not limited to: Storm Drain Pump Stations, Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations, Water Well Tanks, Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility, Merced Transportatio...
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