Title
GLWA-SOQ-135A
Security Infrastructure Improvements
Body
Agenda of: January 24, 2018
Item No.: 2018-526
Amount: $7,604,479.08
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Sue F. McCormick
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: January 24, 2018
RE: Contract No.: GLWA-SOQ-135A
Security Infrastructure Improvements
Vendor: Rotor Electric Company of Michigan, LLC
MOTION
Upon recommendation of W. Barnett Jones, Chief Security and Integrity Officer, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), authorizes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enter into Contract No. GLWA-SOQ-135A, "Security Infrastructure Improvements" with Rotor Electric Company of Michigan, LLC, at a cost not to exceed $7,604,479.08 for a duration of 3 years, provided that the Security & Integrity Group shall provide the Board with regular reports, on no less than a quarterly basis, regarding the nature and purpose of the expenditures under the Contract; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
GLWA facilities have been designated as "Critical Infrastructure" by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Critical Infrastructure is under constant threat by malicious people intent on disruption and destruction. GLWA staff is engaged in a continual process of threat and vulnerability assessment to our facilities, operations, and staff. Using several assessment tools including, DHS Site Assessments, incorporating AWWA security recommendations, and utilizing GLWA's historical assessment data, we have the basis for initiating a strategic plan for security infrastructure improvements. The resulting data from these assessments formulate recommendations for mitigating vulnerabilities. The implementation of these recommendations requires an efficient and effective design, procurement, and construction process.
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