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Council awards Kent Commons security camera and access-control contract for $182,215.70
Summary
The council approved a low-bid contract to install cameras and access-control hardware at Kent Commons. The project includes 20 indoor and 12 outdoor cameras and retrofitting 14 doors. CTS Cabling & Technology Services won the contract at $182,215.70; the council authorized the mayor to sign documents subject to final legal review.
The Kent City Council on June 3 authorized the mayor to execute a contract to install security cameras and access-control equipment at Kent Commons after approving the low bid from CTS Cabling and Technology Services for $182,215.70.
Tony Cowell, the presenter for the Parks Department, told council the project scope includes installing 20 indoor cameras, 12 outdoor cameras, and retrofitting 14 existing doors with card readers, electronic strikes, exit devices and lockdown functions. "The project consists of installing 20 indoor cameras, 12 outdoor cameras," Cowell said during the presentation.
Cowell said the public bid process produced three proposals and the lowest responsible bidder was CTS Cabling and Technology Services at $182,215.70. He also reported the engineer's estimate was below the bid amount; staff advised the council the award would be under budget compared with the original estimate on the project.
Why it matters: The upgrade is intended to provide clearer video footage, electronic access control, and lockdown capability at Kent Commons, improving security and operational controls for staff and visitors. The equipment list includes a front-counter lockdown button and a dedicated button to open family restrooms remotely.
Council action and conditions: The motion to award the contract authorized the mayor to sign necessary documents "subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the city attorney and parks director." The motion passed without opposition.
Procurement details: Staff said the engineer’s estimate was lower than the low bid and that the procurement followed a competitive public-bid process with three bidders. The council did not amend the scope at the meeting.
Implementation: Parks staff will coordinate with the city attorney for final contract terms and direct CTS to begin work once the agreement is fully executed. No dates for construction start or substantial completion were provided at the meeting.
