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Authorize contracts for uninterruptible power supply systems inspection, maintenance and repair services for all City departments with Fakouri Electrical Engineering Inc. and Facility Gateway Corporation, for an initial term of three years with up to two 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,371,000. Funding: $218,550 is available in the various City departments Operating Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
All City Departments.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $218,550 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of various City departments.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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 services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
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.
Additional Backup Information:
These contracts will provide scheduled inspections, as well as both preventative and on-demand maintenance, for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems at various City of Austin locations including City Hall, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Austin Water and Austin Energy. UPS systems are essential electrical devices that safeguard against voltage fluctuations and power surges. They provide backup power for critical equipment such as computers, telecommunications systems, and data centers, ensuring uninterrupted operation or enabling a safe shutdown in the event of a main power outage.
These contracts replace a contract that expired on August 18, 2025. The requested authorization amount for the contracts were determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend and future usage. One of the recommended contractors is the current provider for these services.
A delay in contract approval could impact operations in City departments and the safety of personnel and equipment.
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Contract Details: |
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Contract Term |
Length of Term |
Contract Authorization |
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Initial Term |
3 years |
$2,577,000 |
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Optional Extension 1 |
1 year |
$891,000 |
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Optional Extension 2 |
1 year |
$903,000 |
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Total |
5 years |
$4,371,000 |
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Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. |