Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 7/21/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: SCHOOL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Type: Action
Subject: 18.17 AWARD GF FIRE SUPPRESSION INTERSTATE $ 112,791.00
District Goals:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
BOCS.xlsx
RFB-6622A BID -ABSRACT .pdf
Rationale: This is to award the General Fund annual service contract for Bid 6622 A “Maintenance and Repair of Fire Suppression Systems” to Interstate Fire & Safety Equipment Co. Inc. for an amount not to exceed $112,791.00 for a term of 365 calendar days.
The Bid 6622 A was publically advertised, received and opened on June 25, 2021. Four bids were received with the highest bidder at $275,060.00 and the lowest at $99,750.00. The lowest bidder being unresponsive and not able to validate their experience, was disqualified.
Interstate Fire & Safety has previously had the Service Contract for the district’s Fire Suppression Maintenance Contract. Interstate Fire has been vetted and references for experience as per bid specifications has been confirmed.

This contract includes the provision for renewal up to five years by mutual consent under the same terms and conditions.

This work is required to comply with the fire code requirements that all kitchen hoods and fire suppression systems are inspected, tested and certified operational for use throughout the District.
Funding: 450.5150.100000.1620. B2300 Contractual $ 40,041.00

450.5150.100000.1625. B2316 Repair $72,750.00
Resolution: Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS: in compliance with NYS General Municipal Law 103 bids were duly solicited, opened in public and read aloud on June 25, 2021 for Bid 6622A and,
WHEREAS: four bids were received with Interstate Fire and Safety, being found responsive and responsible bid of $112,791.00, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to enter into a contract for Bid No. 6622A “Maintenance and Repair of Fire Suppression Systems” to Interstate Fire & Safety Equipment Co, Inc. 75 Calvert St, Harrison, NY 10528 for an amount not to exceed $112,791.00 for a term of 365 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 Dr. John Castanaro seconded to approve the Original motion 'Ladies and Gentlemen;
WHEREAS: in compliance with NYS General Municipal Law 103 bids were duly solicited, opened in public and read aloud on June 25, 2021 for Bid 6622A and,
WHEREAS: four bids were received with Interstate Fire and Safety, being found responsive and responsible bid of $112,791.00, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to enter into a contract for Bid No. 6622A “Maintenance and Repair of Fire Suppression Systems” to Interstate Fire & Safety Equipment Co, Inc. 75 Calvert St, Harrison, NY 10528 for an amount not to exceed $112,791.00 for a term of 365 calendar days.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Andrea Brown     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes