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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment #1 to PSA1048 with First Alarm adding $43,580, effective May 1, 2017, for Digital Monitoring Products Access System security monitoring and maintenance, increasing the total contract amount to $143,545 and extending the term of the Agreement through March 31, 2018; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to (3) additional amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the amended contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment #1 to PSA1048 with First Alarm adding $43,580, effective May 1, 2017, for Digital Monitoring Products Access System security monitoring and maintenance, increasing the total contract amount to $143,545 and extending the term of the Agreement through March 31, 2018; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to (3) additional amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the amended contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Under this Agreement, First Alarm provides Digital Monitoring Products Access System monitoring and maintenance for seven buildings used by the Department of Social Services. This system includes door lock and entry monitoring, daily testing, warranties, equipment maintenance, and replacement costs. The term of the current Agreement is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017.
The Department is currently processing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the replacement, expansion, and ongoing service of a new security access and monitoring system for all Departmental buildings. This RFP is expected to be released in the second quarter of calendar year 2017. While the D...
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