For Water Subcommittee Meeting May 28, 2026
TO: Water Subcommittee Members
APPROVAL: Tanya Williams, City Manager
FROM: Nicole Hemmans, Senior Administrative Analyst
Title
Update on the Citywide Integrated Security Project (FILE AND RECEIVE)
Body
BACKGROUND:
On July 22, 2025, the City Council authorized the release of bids for the Citywide Integrated Security Solutions Project, City Project No. 230102, which is intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the City’s water and wastewater facilities.
This project involves the construction and installation of security devices at various water and wastewater facilities throughout the city. The general items of work to be performed include construction of perimeter fencing, communication towers, gate/access controls, security lighting, video/thermal imaging cameras, intrusion switches, audio alarms, flashing beacons, signage and other security measures as detailed in the construction documents. The Engineer’s estimate is $4.8 million.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
The following table outlines the chronology of events and current status of the project to date:
PROJECT TIMELINE
07/22/25 City Council authorized the release of bids
02/17/26 Project was advertised on Planet bids.com.
03/03/26 Mandatory pre-bid meeting held.
04/02/26 Deadline to submit bids after a 44-calendar day bid period. No bids were received.
04/17/26 Project was re-advertised on Planetbids.com.
04/22/26 Mandatory pre-bid meeting held.
05/21/26 To date 38 questions have been received from bidders.
06/15/26 Deadline to submit bids
Following the review of the final bid submissions, a preliminary bid and contract recommendation will be brough to the Water Sub-Committee in June, with a recommendation for full contract award in July to the City Council.