Title
Gamewell Fire Alarm System Testing, Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, Design and Modify (Ordinance S-47016)
Description
Request for additional payment authority for Contract 149249 Metro Fire Equipment Inc. for Fire and Life safety supplies, equipment, and related services in an amount not to exceed $700,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
For $700,000 in additional payment authority for Contract 149249 for testing, inspection, maintenance, repair, design and modification of the existing Fire and Life Safety Systems for the Phoenix Convention Center Department. The additional funds are necessary to continue the inspection, maintenance and modification of the system due to planned and unforeseen projects. The annual test and inspection of the fire, life-safety systems identify areas that require design and modification to meet current fire codes. When conducting annual inspections, areas were discovered not up to code and corrected immediately. Additionally, one new project related to the COVID-19 pandemic requires touch-free door holds to be interfaced with the existing fire alarm system. Also, repair and replacement of sprinkler piping ranging from 1.25" to 10” in diameter are needed periodically. Many of these repairs require scaffolding, scissor-lifts, temporary water manifold systems, and the removal of ceilings to perform the repairs. The additional funding will cover the remaining term of the contract which expires on Jan. 22, 2024.
Contract Term
The five-year term started on Jan. 23, 2019 and is valid through Jan. 22, 2024.
Financial Impact
The additional funds will not exceed $700,000, and the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $1,450,000. Funds are available in the Phoenix Convention Center Department budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This contract was originally approved by City Council on Jan. 23, 2019.
Location
Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St.
Council District(s): 7, 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Phoenix Convention Center Department.