FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact resulting from the adoption of the Resolution of Acceptance and Notice of Completion, but the adoption and recording will limit the period for filing stop payment notices and bond claims on this contract.
BACKGROUND:
The main purpose of this project was to address ongoing facility repair and maintenance issues and to improve operational functions by renovating the facility interior and installing security upgrades. The lack of cell door monitoring was a potential safety concern compared to present day facilities, which have monitoring through the lock hardware. The lack of monitoring did not comply with current industry standards for detention facilities. The security electronics, cell locks, and camera system installed in this facility were reaching the end of their useful lives and needed to be replaced. On-going maintenance of the systems was increasing and consuming an excessive amount of resources. The analog Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) system had too few cameras and did not provide sufficient coverage of inmate areas. This project consisted of: 1) removing and replacing interior walls, installing electrical upgrades, and painting the visitation area and detention rooms; 2) removing and replacing detention room locks, installing new conductors in the electronics room, installing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and Touchscreen Control Stations in Central Control and Housing Units; 3) replacing the CCTV system with an Internet Protocol (IP) camera system and video management system ; and 4) installing a new Infrared Perimeter Intrusion Detection (IPID) beam system at the base of the fence that surrounds the entire facility.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Accepting a contract as complete is standard procedure and allows for proper closeout of the contract. If the above contract is not accepted as complete, the period for filing stop payment notices and bond claims may be extended.