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Authorization to enter into a network support and maintenance agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc.
presenter
Presenter: Anna Chen, Chief Information Officer
Recommendation
The Interim Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Chicago Housing Authority ("CHA") recommends that the CHA Board of Commissioners ("Board") approve the award of contract to the contractor listed below, for the provision of maintenance and support for the CHA's network surveillance systems and cameras with a not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,514,333 for a one-year base term from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, which includes contingency funding to be utilized for camera and equipment replacement. The contract also includes a one-year extension option in the not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,224,019, along with a contingency funding of $483,603 for camera replacements and upgrades during the term of the agreement. The total contract compensation amount will not exceed $7,221,955.
The Board further authorizes the Interim CEO to approve each request to exercise the option extension established under the agreement.
Recommended Awardee
Contract Amount
Contingency
Total Contract Value
Siemen Industry, Inc (Base Year)
$3,055,942
$458,391
$3,514,333
1st Option Extension
$3,224,019
$483,603
$3,707,622
Total:
$6,279,961
$941,994
$7,221,955
The requested action complies in all material respects with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and CHA policies. CHA staff has completed all necessary due diligence to support the submission of this initiative.
Funding
MTW Funds
Background
The CHA operates a networked surveillance camera monitoring system located strategically throughout its senior and family housing portfolios, which began in 2009. The cameras are motion-activated, and video is archived as part of a networked digital video recording system. This network is accessible to the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (911 Center) and the Chicago Police...
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