Board Agenda - June 06, 2006

16. #3744, Fire sprinkler inspection and service

Presenter: Richard Matkin

Purpose: A - Request decision - closure required

Time: No time limit

Description:

Bids for the following items were advertised, received, and opened by the Purchasing Services Department. The appropriate department has evaluated all bids and forwarded their recommendation to the Purchasing Services Department to be reviewed for compliance with Educational Code 44.031 and School Board Policy.

This is a compliance bid for the purchase of fire sprinkler inspection and service work for all District locations. This is the first year of a renewable bid.

Security Police Services has reviewed this bid and based this recommendation on the lowest price and the vendor's past relationship with the District. Part I of this bid covers service work on an "As Needed" basis. Part II is for annual inspections of all District locations to confirm that all the sprinklers in the District are operable and meet the current fire code. TFPS Inc. costs are slightly more per year to perform the inspections; however, the service work pricing will provide a better overall value for the District.

Recommendation:

The Administration recommends that the bid for the purchase of Fire Sprinkler Inspection and Service be awarded to TFPS, Inc

Business Impact:

Estimated Value: $50,000.00.
Budget/Financial Implication: Fire Protection Inspection Budgets.
Evaluation Criteria: Price; Vendor's Reputation; Vendor's Past Relationship with the District; Quality of Vendor's Service and Goods;Best Meets the Needs of the District.

Summary:

Appendix:

Return to Meeting Agenda