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GLWA-CON-089
Low Voltage Wiring
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Agenda of: November 29, 2017
Item No.: 2017-441
Amount: $5,887,000.00
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Sue F. McCormick
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: November 29, 2017
RE: Contract No.: GLWA-CON-089
Low Voltage Wiring
Vendor: LGC Global, Inc.
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Jeffrey Small, Chief Information 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-CON-089, "Low Voltage Wiring" with LGC Global, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $5,887,000.00 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 contract is for the furnishing and installation of low voltage wiring systems including 110 volt wiring, telephone and data jack wiring, antenna mounting and connections, instrument wiring, network wiring, 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 SCADA system infrastructure ages, certain repairs are inherent. Antennas, radios and masts will require repair or replacement. Other projects require connectivity to the 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 procurement 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 Information Technology Group. Specifically, LGC Global Inc. will provide assistance to install and maintain GLWA's low voltage wir...
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