DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: CityWide
SUBJECT:
Alamodome Metal Detectors
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes acceptance of a contract with Garrett Metal Detectors to provide the Convention and Sports Facilities Department with 67 metal detectors and accessories for a one-time cost of $208,668.46. Funding is available from the Convention and Sports Facilities State Reimbursement Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for City Council consideration and action is the offer submitted by Garrett Metal Detectors to provide the Alamodome with 61 each walk through metal detectors, 6 each ADA compliant metal detectors, 67 each 10 hour integrated battery back-up systems and caster mobility systems, 10 each operational test pieces for training and calibration and onsite technical support for a total one-time cost of $208,668.46. Garrett Metal Detectors will provide shipping, installation, calibration and training at no additional charge.
This purchase is made through the General Services Administration (GSA) Advantage Program on Contract No. GS-07F-025DA through a Federal Supply Schedule of the United States General Services Administration per Texas Local Government Code ? 271.103. A cooperative contract was utilized in order to reduce the procurement timeframe and meet the deadline of October 17, 2016 for all units to be delivered and installed as well as training staff on use of the equipment.
The metal detectors will be utilized during the Notre Dame vs Army football game scheduled for November 12, 2016 at the Alamodome. The metal detectors will be placed at all entrances of the Alamodome to provide security and safety for patrons attending the game and future events. Implementation of the metal detectors will decrease the amount of time for individual security searches compared to the current procedure in place. Staff provided through the Supplemental Event Public Safety contract will operate t...
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