Resolution No.
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION NO. NOE52-23, APPROVING THE DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE DIGITAL CAMERA REPLACEMENT, PROJECT NO. WARP506 On July 21, 2023, the City advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Digital Camera Replacement, Project No. WARP506. The Selection Committee evaluated the proposals and found Convergint Technology LLC to be the most qualified and highest ranked respondent; and The project will provide necessary upgrades to the City’s Traffic Video Management System, which includes traffic cameras, together with other system hardware components. Staff has identified 190 cameras throughout the City that need upgrading to high-definition IP-based digital cameras; and Convergint Technology LLC is the highest ranked respondent in the amount of $512,365.94; and The project is in conformance with the City’s General Plan, pursuant to California Government Code, section 65402, and is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as specified under section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines, because this is a discretionary project under the City’s jurisdiction and qualifies as a project which has been determined to not have a significant effect on the environment; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council approves the filing of Notice of Exemption No. NOE52-23 under the CEQA for the Digital Camera Replacement, Project No. WARP506, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1 and incorporated by this reference.
The City Council approves the details and specifications for the Digital Camera Replacement, Project No. WARP506.
The City Council awards a Construction Contract between the City of Stockton and Convergint, in the amount of $512,365.94, and the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute same, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 2 and incorporated by this reference.
The City Council approves the following findings pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code (SMC) section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process:
The City does not have sufficient staff available to complete the installation for this project.
The scope of work requires a company experienced in camera installation and configuration.
Use of the RFP process is appropriate for this Construction Contract because the project requires specialty work. Since specialty work is required to be performed in strict compliance with City standards, vendor procurement relies on a criteria for the evaluation of professional qualifications and performance as the basis for selection. Use of the criteria helps ensure selection of a vendor that will provide the highest quality professional service, which is in the public interest.
The City negotiated a contract following the solicitation of competitive proposals in accordance with SMC section 3.68.070.A.3.
5. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED March 12, 2024 .
KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:
ELIZA R. GARZA, CMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton