Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 2/16/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: SCHOOL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Type: Action
Subject: 19.7 AWARD 10932 EMDEC SCHOOL 16 FIRE ALARM TALT ELECTRIC $342,900.00
District Goals:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
EQ Emergency Declaration Amendment - DEC SCH16 FIRE ALARM.docx.pdf
Bid IFB -6736 abstract.pdf
BOCS TALT.xlsx
Rationale: This it to award a Capital fund PO to Talt Inc, d/ba Talt Electric, Electrical work done under the emergency declaration for “Fire Alarm Replacement” at School 16 for $342,900.00 for term of 365 calendar days.

Bid, IFB-6736 was issued on January 21, 2022 to four vendors who have done satisfactory work for the district. The lowest bid was at $342,900.00 and highest at $658,218.00. The average of the bids at $478,685.25.


The scope of work includes but not limited to: All work related to interior alterations including removals and new devices. Provision to replace the Fire Alarm head end, notification devices, indicating devices, magnetic door holders and exhaust fan shut down devices. Provision to provide new devices where coverage is lacking, provision for interior painting related to cutting and patching and firestopping for penetrations through rated assemblies.
Funding: B5516CP110932.B21C01.B2205A1620 $342,900.00 LCBF
Resolution: RESOLUTION:

Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS: On November 1, 2021 the Fire Alarm Panel at PS 16 failed and the school district’s base building fire alarm vendor JCI concluded that the panel was not repairable and replacement components were no longer available., and

WHEREAS: an emergency declaration was issued by the Superintendent of Schools on November 24, 2021, and amended on January 7,2022 on ‘Fire Alarm Replacement’ to have this work completed in the most timely manner, and

WHEREAS: bids were issued to select vendors and opened in compliance with General Municipal law 104b, and such bids were duly examined and as a result of this examination of the bid submitted the administration has determined that Talt Electric is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with at bid of $342,900, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that a purchase order be issued to Talt Inc, d/ba Talt Electric, 410 Fifth Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801 for Electrical Contract work for the “Fire Alarm Replacement’’ at School 16 for $342,900.00 and for term of 180 calendar days.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
John Carr - Executive Director
Signed By:
Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
Signed By:
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:
Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
Signed By:
John Liszewski - Commissioner
Signed By:
Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
Signed By:
Dr. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Kevin Cacace Moved, Member Rosemarie Linton seconded to approve the Original motion 'RESOLUTION:

Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS: On November 1, 2021 the Fire Alarm Panel at PS 16 failed and the school district’s base building fire alarm vendor JCI concluded that the panel was not repairable and replacement components were no longer available., and

WHEREAS: an emergency declaration was issued by the Superintendent of Schools on November 24, 2021, and amended on January 7,2022 on ‘Fire Alarm Replacement’ to have this work completed in the most timely manner, and

WHEREAS: bids were issued to select vendors and opened in compliance with General Municipal law 104b, and such bids were duly examined and as a result of this examination of the bid submitted the administration has determined that Talt Electric is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with at bid of $342,900, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that a purchase order be issued to Talt Inc, d/ba Talt Electric, 410 Fifth Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801 for Electrical Contract work for the “Fire Alarm Replacement’’ at School 16 for $342,900.00 and for term of 180 calendar days.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Andrea Brown     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Rosemarie Linton     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes