DEPARTMENT
Real Estate and Asset Management
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval to increase the spending authority - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 21RFP127274K-BKJ, Comprehensive Operation and Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Services for the Fulton County Jail and the South Fulton Municipal Regional Jail, in an amount not to exceed $2,156,400.00 with Johnson Controls, Inc. (Atlanta, GA), to cover repair costs associated with inmate vandalism at the Fulton County Jail, located at 901 Rice St. and the Jail South Annex located at 6500 Watson St., Union City, Ga. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-420, contract modifications within the scope of the contract and necessary for contract completion of the contract, in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms and conditions of the contract shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: This request for an increase in spending authority is needed to cover accrued costs associated with Jail Blitz repairs stemming from inmate vandalism. Per the terms and conditions of the current jail maintenance contract, vandalism repair costs (labor and materials), is fully billable to the County. The Jail Blitz program which began in July 2023 addresses all repairs needed to ensure that all systems and structures in the jails' housing areas are fully functional and don't present threats to life-safety and/or security. Through October 31, 2024, the total cost of jail vandalism related repairs is $2,357,903.65.
Examples of vandalism related damage systems and structures include, but are not limited to, cell door locks and hin...
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