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ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: Fire Alarm - Staff contacted Southern Security Systems which is our present Contractor for alarm monitoring, inspection and repairs to ascertain the extent of the repairs and associated cost. The attached proposal covers the estimated expense for replacement of all components (as known from as -built drawings). The proposal allows for County staff participation in the installation. We expect this to save significantly in the cost and will allow us to gain a greater understanding of the system layout, operation and required maintenance. The proposed components are the latest technology and are still in production. They will be addressable in the sense that every detector, switch or horn has it's own identification and will allow for immediate diagnosis of problems. All detectors will be self testing and self adjusting for sensitivity, making inspection much easier and reducing false alarms. RECOMMENDATION AND FUNDING,: Staff recommends the proposal from Southern Security for the full amount $67,300 including components, wire and labor be approved and that work begin as soon as possible. According to Purchasing Guidelines, after the fact authorization must be obtained for emergency purchases of this amount. Staff recommends that the fire sprinkler repairs be authorized. Staff also recommends that funding be authorized for this expenditure and include $16,000 for the fire sprinkler repairs. Total required $83,300.00. ON MOTION by Commissioner Grin, SECONDED BY Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously authorized fire sprinkler repairs for the Indian River County Jail; approved accepting proposal from Southern Security in the amount of $67,300, including components, wire and labor, and authorized expenditure of $16,000 for the fire sprinkler repairs, as recommended in the Memorandum. (Total $832300.00) CONTRACT WILL BE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD WHEN EXECUTED AND RECEIVED 31 August 12, 1997 B®0K IRI PAGE;5