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62.

Meeting Date:	04/27/2015
Jail cameras
Submitted for:	Amanda Flores del Toro	Submitted By:	Amanda Flores del Toro
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to award Bid 2015-1 "Jail Surveillance Cameras Equipment" to Audio Dynamics, Inc. the lowest bidder in the amount of $77,040.95. [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Account #604-0101-8103 (Building Improvement fund)]

Issue: Additional Security cameras, microphones and integration of access control system is required to supplement the existing Security system at the Webb County Jail. Due to layout of Jail facility, blind spots exist around the secured areas where inmates are incarcerated.

Solution: Adding additional surveillance cameras, microphones and compatibility with existing access control equipment will enhance overall security measures already in place by awarding to lowest qualified bidder.

Result: Awarding the scope of work to the lowest qualified bidder will provide supplemental security at the Webb County Jail by increasing the number of cameras and adding microphones for Intel gathering. Further, these additional security cameras will help cover blind spots inside the Jail allowing for increased safety for both inmates and Correctional Officers, therefore; reducing any potential liability to Webb County.

Background:

On January the 26th of 2015 Commissioners Court approved the solicitation of formal bids for this scope of work. Audio Dynamics was the lowest qualified bidder. Recommend approval of award.

Previous Court Action:

Commissioner Court meeting approved to solicit bids on January 26,2015.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	604-0101-8103
Funding Source:	604
Balance:	300,000.00
Financial Impact:
$78,00.00

Budget Account Number:	604-0101-8103
Funding Source:	604
Balance:	193,000.00
Financial Impact:
$78,000.00

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