Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Vertiv Services, Inc. for the replacement of batteries for the (UPS) Uninterrupted Battery Backup System for the Public Safety Building in an amount not to exceed $78,957.70 (Director of Information Technology and Facilities Services)
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize the expenditure to replace 60 batteries (and labor) in the UPS system at the Public Safety Building. This system controls the entire data center, dispatch and the Emergency Operations Center in the event of a power loss until the generators start up. The system was built and shipped September 2013, the unit was installed and brought online June 2014.
Manufactured general service life of the batteries is 3-5 years and will start to fail.
Cost breakdown:
60 batteries $53,703.00
Lead Credit ($3,920.00)
New Battery Verification Service $804.70
Environmental Tax $180.00
Freight $2,216.00
Installation (Normal Hours M-F 8-5) $25,974.00
Total $78,957.70
CONTRACT ORIGINATION: Information Technology and approved by City Attorney's Office
Attachments:
1. Data Sheet
2. Proposed Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Agreement with Vertiv Services, Inc.
4. Sole Source Service Provider
FUNDING
{X} Funds are available from IT Technology Maintenance Services Account #1550000-53280
STRATEGIC PLANNING
{X} N/A