Title
Requisition No. REQ-0001681
Low Voltage Wiring Task Order Services
O&M
Body
Agenda of: July 23, 2025
Item No.: 2025-213
Amount: $5,996,020.00
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: June 26, 2025
RE: Contract No. REQ-0001681
Low Voltage Wiring Task Order Service
Vendor: LGC Global, Inc.
Status: New Contract/PO
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Cheryl Porter, Chief Operating Officer - Water and Field Services, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), authorizes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enter into Requisition No. REQ-0001681, “Low Voltage Wiring Task Order Services” with LGC Global, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $5,996,020.00 for a duration of three (3) years; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
This proposed contract provides services related to furnishing, installing, and starting up of low voltage wiring systems including 110-volt wiring, telephone and data jack wiring, antenna mounting and connections, instrument wiring, network wiring, wireless connectivity, audio/video, paging systems and code call systems at GLWA facilities on a job order basis. The growing demand for audio/video, computers/data lines, and telephones poses an increased challenge to not only maintain, but to continue to develop the communications infrastructure.
As the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system infrastructure ages, certain repairs are inherent. Antennas, radios, and masts will require repair or replacement. Other projects require connectivity to GLWA’s networks and/or the public network. Construction is another constant element that requires the ongoing need for low voltage wiring services.
JUSTIFICATION
This proposed contract will provide the support needed to maintain and expand the infrastructure as needed. The work consists of providing low voltage wiring assistance under the direction of GLWA’s Systems Control Center and Information Technology Groups. Specifically, the contractor shall provide assistance to install and maintain GLWA’s low voltage wiring systems including 110-volt power, audio/video, telephone indoor wiring and outside cable, data connections, antenna mounting and connections, instrument wiring, network wiring, fiber networks, wireless connectivity, paging systems and the code call system. This work shall include system improvements and planning, system configuration and material procurement in support of the activities required completing each task.
FINANCIAL PLAN IMPACT
Summary: The proposed contract with LGC Global, Inc., encompasses Operations & Maintenance expense only. If approved, a negative estimated variance of ($596,020.00) is created. This variance will be funded from Reserves.
Funding Source: Operations & Maintenance (O&M - 5910)
Cost Center: Systems Operations Control 882301
Expense Type: Contractual Operating Services
Estimated Cost by Year and Related Estimating Variance: See table below.
Fiscal Year Amount
FY 2026 Financial Plan $1,800,000.00
FY 2027 Financial Plan 1,800,000.00
FY 2028 Financial Plan 1,800,000.00
Financial Plan Forecast 5,400,000.00
Proposed Contract Amount $5,996,020.00
Variance (positive/ (negative)) ($596,020.00)
COMMITTEE REVIEW
This item was presented to the Operations and Resources Committee at its meeting on July 9, 2025.
SHARED SERVICES IMPACT
This item does not impact the shared services agreement between GLWA and DWSD.