Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: James C. Porter, Director of Public Works
Subject: Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for Maintenance of the Cardkey Security System
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution waiving the Request for Proposals process and authorizing an agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc., to provide maintenance of the Cardkey security and access control system for the term of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $383,252.
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BACKGROUND:
In 1998, the Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) Cardkey Security System was selected through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process conducted by the Sheriff's Office to provide an increased level of security for County facilities. As part of the County's overall security plan, this system was initially installed in the Hall of Justice (HOJ) to provide a secure and safe environment for employees and visitors. The JCI Cardkey Security System provides secure access for the County by allowing only authorized personnel to enter County buildings and facilities. In addition, all Cardkey activity is stored in a database for auditing purposes. This JCI security system has since been expanded to include most all County facilities.
DISCUSSION:
The maintenance agreement with JCI provides customer service support and onsite preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs of the security system infrastructure. The security systems covered within this agreement include; the Cardkey access control system, intrusion detection/burglar alarm system, video/closed circuit television, and intercom services at various County facilities.
Over this next fiscal year, JCI will continue upgrading their hardware and software system and replacing old and failing Cardkey readers. Because of the significant investment the County has made in its Cardkey security and access control system infrastructure, the current upgrade in progress, and ...
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