City awards $150,000 wiring and security contract for new Animal Resource Center, approves $25,000 contingency transfer

Bullhead City — The Bullhead City Council voted 6-0 to award a rebid for wiring and security equipment installation at the new Bullhead City Animal Resource Center to My Alarm Tech LLC for $150,000 plus applicable taxes, and to transfer $25,000 from the general fund contingency to cover the difference from the approved budget.

Human Services Director Jeff Tipton presented the item and described the scope: indoor and outdoor security cameras, TV cabling, data ports, a burglar alarm and door contacts, motion detectors, and a speaker system. Staff opened bids on May 29 and reported two bidders; the budget for the project year was $125,000, creating a $25,000 shortfall that the council covered with the contingency transfer.

Tipton said the agreement is a key amenity to complete construction this fall. Lisonbee Harms, the animal shelter manager, and representatives from My Alarm Tech were present for questions.

Council members praised awarding the work to a local firm. One council member said she had used My Alarm Tech previously and supported the local contract award; the motion included a liquidated damages clause and schedule intended to protect the city's completion date. Staff noted the low bid differed by approximately $202,000 from a high bid that had been received in earlier documents.

Votes and formal action: Council approved the My Alarm Tech LLC contract in the amount of $150,000 plus applicable taxes, authorized the city manager to execute the agreement, and approved the transfer of $25,000 from general fund contingency to cover the budget gap. Vote: 6-0.

What's next: Staff will execute the agreement and proceed with installation as part of the Animal Resource Center construction schedule.

Speakers cited in this report: Jeff Tipton (Human Services Director), Lisonbee Harms (Animal Resource Center manager), council member (supporting local vendor).