TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer - Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Steven Lederer - Director and Graham Wadsworth - Supervising Engineer
SUBJECT: Request for Qualifications For Companies Providing Early Fire Detection Monitoring
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Public Works requests direction to release a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an early fire sensing technology system.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 24, 2021, the Board provided direction to enter into a short term contract with Illumination Technologies California (ITC) to install and activate 3 Fire IQ cameras which would provide early fire detection capabilities for a portion of the County. The Board requested staff investigate the possibility of contracting for a larger system, one that would provide coverage over 90% of the County. Staff has drafted an RFQ, which would invite proposals from firms that provide this service. The RFQ is intentionally "technologically neutral" to allow the marketplace to tell us what might be available.
Staff requests Board discussion and input on the RFQ process. Staff also notes that a source of funding to pay for the system has not yet been identified.
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Staff Report
2. Public comments
3. Discussion, questions and Board direction
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
Future fiscal impact:
If the Board ultimately approves an agreement to purchase an early detection system, the County could be responsible for paying the capital cost to purchase equipment and the cost for operating and maintaining the system.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Not a project at this time. If contracts/agreements ultimately result from this agenda item, CEQA will be considered when those documents are returned to the Board for Board approval.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
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