AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THOR GUARD, INC. FOR THE SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF LIGHTNING PREDICTION AND WARNING SYSTEMS FROM THOR GUARD, INC. FOR A THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD.
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BACKGROUND:
For over twenty (20) years, the City has been using Thor Guard equipment for its lightning prediction and warning systems. These systems are located throughout the City’s parks and facilities to warn the public about the potential for lightning strikes in the area. City staff chose Thor Guard over other competing brands at that time because they used high quality parts and utilized the latest technology available in the market. That continues to be the case today.
DISCUSSION:
Updates to the City’s Thor Guard systems are necessary to ensure that they are utilizing the latest technology available. The City budgeted capital outlay funds in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) to upgrade its lightning prediction systems. Thor Guard provided the following four (4) proposals to complete this work: Sabal Pines Park - $27,520.00; Community Center - $27,555.00; Recreation Complex - $24,605.00; and Public Works - $26,455.00 for a total cost of $106,135.00. City staff is seeking approval to list Thor Guard, Inc. as a single source for lightning prediction and warning systems and any necessary repairs or replacements for a three (3) year period. Additionally, City staff is seeking approval to upgrade the four (4) noted stations for a total expenditure of $106,135.00.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 0
EXPENDITURES: $106,135.00
BUDGETED? Yes
NOTES: Account No. 0173-6430, Capital Outlay.