20250910-006 Backup - Item 06_RCA 25-1810 - Knowitall — original pdf
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City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-1810, Agenda Item #: 17. 9/25/2025 Posting Language Authorize a contract for security perimeter gate preventative maintenance and repair services for the Department of Aviation with Knowitall Access & Integration, LLC, for an initial term of four years with one one- year extension option, in an amount not to exceed $1,617,852. Funding: $265,000 is available in the Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $265,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 8100 PDS1000 for these services. The solicitation was issued on February 17, 2025, and closed on March 13, 2025. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the sole responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142040. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in accordance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/3/2025 powered by Legistar™ File #: 25-1810, Agenda Item #: 17. 9/25/2025 Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide preventative maintenance, installation, and repair services for security perimeter access gates used to control access to secure locations within the Department of Aviation campus. Access must be strictly controlled at all access points to maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and ensure the safety of employees and the public. This contract will ensure that perimeter security is maintained by utilizing functional secure access points while extending the expected lifespan of equipment through preventative maintenance. This contract will replace the current contract which expires on September 28, 2025. Estimates are based on historical usage and planned development. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these services. If this contract is not approved, Aviation would be at risk of non-compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations while losing the ability to strictly control perimeter security. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension Total Length of Term Contract Authorization 4 years 1 year 5 years $1,229,865 $387,987 $1,617,852 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. This project is located within zip code 78719 (District 2). City of Austin Page 2 of 2 Printed on 9/3/2025 powered by Legistar™