Item Description:
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Amd 2 to for Agmt PR00002275 with Parallel Technologies, Inc. for continued implementation of a countywide access control and video management system, software licenses, hardware and maintenance, extending the end date to 12/31/30, incr NTE by $3,785,103.93 for a new total NTE of $13,045,858.20
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00002275 with Parallel Technologies, Inc. to provide continued implementation of a countywide access control and video management system, software licenses, hardware and maintenance, extending the end date through December 31, 2030 and increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $3,785,103.93 for a new total of $13,045,858.20 be approved; and that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
The county entered this Agreement in June of 2020 for a countywide security system upgrade project delivered by Facility Services in cooperation with Information Technology and the Operations Business Information Office. This project replaced three major countywide systems which were outdated or had reached end-of-life: video monitoring and recording, access control (badge management) and alarm monitoring. The project is now being expanded to include the replacement of intercoms. These systems are critical in creating safe and secure environments for residents and staff.
The project has delivered benefits such as: automating aspects of card access management, improving usability and monitoring by incorporating card access and cameras on a single viewing screen for end-users, updating standards by camera type while reducing costs, improving systems reliability, and reducing the overall cost of hardware support/ownership by updating hardware that was previously proprietary.
The project team has successfully implemented the new system in 90 facilities. The purpose of Amendment 2 is to complete intercom installation and software connections ($1,392,675.71), extend Genetec software licensing and support for five years, 01/01/26 through 12/31/30 ($881,120.02), to provide hardware maintenance for five years, 01/01/26 through 12/31/30 ($995,972.00), and ClearID deployment ($21,626.99) and 15% contingency ($493,709.21). Amendment 2 increases the contract amount from $9,260,754.32 to $13,045,858.20. The contract increase amount is within the capital budget for the project, Security Ops. Infrastructure Update (CP: 1008715). Operating and maintenance costs are included in the Facility Services and Information Technology budgets.
In 2019, Facility Services issued Request for Proposals and received nine proposals. The review panel recommended Parallel Technologies; a 33-year-old firm headquartered in Eden Prairie. The company utilizes IBEW electricians represented by Locals 292, 110, and 343. All replacement cameras have been competitively procured under a pre-existing state agreement to manage project costs.
While the project began as a 'like-for-like' camera and system replacement effort, it quickly became apparent every camera needed to be assessed to identify gaps in monitoring and to create efficiencies. The scope of the project increased based on a number of issues including additional square footage in projects such as the Northpoint expansion, expanding the project from a Facility Services project to an enterprise-wide project, and other associated costs such as additional cameras, cabling, and installation.
Current Request:
This is a request to amend agreement Agmt PR00002275 with Parallel Technologies, Inc., to extend the end date through December 31, 2030, and increase the not-to-exceed amount to $13,045,858.20.
Impact/Outcomes:
This request will enable intercom installation, completing the full project, and provide five additional years of software licensing and support and hardware maintenance.
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval